Job title : Planning Analytics (TM1) Platform Owner
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com .
About the job:
This role sits within the Digital Business Solutions team. We are a dynamic team passionate about supporting Opella in its exciting new chapter.
Our team is composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, both internal and external to Opella. We are united by a shared mission, a strong sense of accountability, a collaborative spirit, and a deep respect for diversity.
We are building a best-in-class digital organization, where ERP serves as a robust and adaptable backbone, and our supporting function applications are powered by innovative technology solutions—giving our business the digital wings to fly every day.
Job Purpose
As the Planning Analytics (TM1) Applications & Platform Owner, you will be responsible for both the strategic and operational management of the Planning Analytics platform and its hosted applications at Opella. This includes defining the technical architecture, ensuring platform stability and compliance, managing application lifecycle activities, and acting as the key liaison between business stakeholders, support teams, and vendors. You will play a critical role in enabling financial and business planning processes through a secure, scalable, and high-performing TM1 environment.
Planning Analytics platform is the shared platform which hosts all Planning Analytics (TM1) applications at Opella. Mostly for the finance department but also for other business units, all types of applications are represented: from small to extended, standard to critical.
This variety range makes this position a transversal role and requires coordination between teams, as well as good technical knowledge.
Main Responsibilities
Platform Activities
Define and maintain the technical architecture of the Planning Analytics platform.
Plan and execute platform-level activities such as software upgrades, versioning, patching, and disaster recovery testing.
Lead troubleshooting investigations to find root causes and decide the best technical solutions to reported issues
Perform capacity planning and ensure optimal use of infrastructure resources.
Implement and maintain monitoring tools and KPIs for platform performance and availability.
Ensure compliance with Opella’s quality, security, and audit standards for all platform-level operations.
Manage vendor relationships related to infrastructure, licensing, and platform services.
Innovate to improve service delivery, platform scalability, and cost efficiency.
Create, Maintain and enhance the PA license reporting tool (in Power BI or similar) and other platform utilities.
Ensure platform readiness for all hosted applications, regardless of size, complexity, or regulatory requirements
Application Activities
Act as the internal Application Owner and bridge between the Product Owner, Support Team, and business stakeholders.
Oversee day-to-day application management, including audits, MDM coordination, data quality, and planned operational activities.
Lead incident management by reviewing and resolving critical or aged items in collaboration with the Support Team.
Perform digital admin tasks: start/stop environments and cubes, backup/restore applications, create/delete cubes, write calculation scripts, manage security roles, and maintain admin interfaces.
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of applications based on evolving business needs.
Manage the lifecycle of Planning Analytics applications, from development to decommissioning.
Collaborate with finance and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for application configurations, processes, and changes.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Solid 8-10 years' experience in a similar role managing Planning Analytics (TM1) platforms and applications.
Strong knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including administration, development, and architecture.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting or similar automation tools.
Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Ansible, GitHub Actions) and container platforms (e.g., OpenShift).
Cloud experience, preferably with AWS.
Understanding of network fundamentals (load balancers, DNS, certificates).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex technical investigations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages is a plus.
Knowledge of financial planning and analysis processes is advantageous.
Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Cognos TM1, AWS) are a plus.
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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