Planisware Configurator / Developer – Automotive Product Development

Planisware Configurator / Developer – Automotive Product Development

Experience: 5–7 years
Education: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
Industry: Automotive / Engineering / Product Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planisware Configurator / Developer to support client in implementing, configuring, and optimizing its enterprise Planisware platform.

This role will support transition from internally developed planning systems to a modern SaaS-based Planisware solution. The platform will support vehicle engineering timing plans, product development, portfolio and project management, resource planning, and PMO processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product development teams, project management offices, IT, and implementation partners to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing technology initiative within GM and help modernize enterprise planning and product development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, enhance, and maintain Planisware modules, workflows, forms, dashboards, reports, and portfolio structures.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Support portfolio management, project planning, resource allocation, demand management, financial planning, and stage-gate processes.
• Develop and maintain custom configurations, scripts, and integrations using applicable programming technologies.
• Work with relational databases and SQL to support data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with business users, technical teams, architects, and implementation partners to deliver platform enhancements.
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, governance, reporting, and resource planning.
• Develop test scenarios and support system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and release validation.
• Create dashboards, reports, KPIs, and executive reporting solutions.
• Develop user documentation, conduct training, and provide functional support.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, design reviews, and two-week Agile development sprints.
• Support deployment planning, production readiness, and ongoing platform optimization.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in software configuration, application development, business systems analysis, functional consulting, or enterprise application implementation.
• Hands-on Planisware configuration or development experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong programming skills and the ability to develop or customize enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with relational databases, SQL, data structures, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Java and/or JavaScript.
• Understanding of project and portfolio management, resource planning, financial planning, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Planisware Enterprise implementation, configuration, or customization.
• Planisware Developer Certification.
• Automotive, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, or product development experience.
• Experience supporting vehicle engineering schedules, product development timing plans, or PMO processes.
• Familiarity with SAP, Jira, Power BI, or other enterprise reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of SaaS enterprise applications, system integrations, and application security.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Work Environment

• Collaborative team environment with daily stand-ups and two-week sprints.
• Regular planning sessions, technical design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing enterprise technology transformation at General Motors.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for direct employment subject to business needs and applicable hiring requirements.

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person