Archiviertes Projekt - 50240708P6A2: Freelance – Business Analyst – IBM-Asset Performance Management-must have (ASAP, Berlin, remote, EN & DE, 6 months)

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Please note: only apply if profile requirements are really a good fit for you.
Freelancers only please! Unfortunately, we cannot offer a company with several employees for this tender.

Project description
The company is preparing to introduce an asset performance management and optimization
(APMO) solution to optimize the operation, maintenance, and replacement of our extra-high
voltage grid. APMO is a cloud-based software developed by IBM. Along with a transmission system operator (TSO), they integrated a particular TSO layer that aims to replace existing obsolete
tools and manual processes at the company.
The project´s purposes are among others:
• To increase the efficiency: through mathematical approach and real measurements of assets performance, the assets managers will be able to estimate the probability of failure of the assets & to undertake the appropriate actions.
• To transform to a digital TSO: the data will be concentrated in one place & automatized which will have an impact on the efficiency of the Asset managers.
• To realize the synergies:
o To adapt the company to the increasing number of assets
o To challenge the results in APMO through benchmark with other TSOs

Job description/Tasks
Conduction of business analysis with the business over dedicated scope:
o project coordination of the business requirements (user interface requirements) & technical (risk & data models, asset need types, optimization module) requirements are delivered in time and in the right format for the APMO implementation team to fulfil the client’s asset management needs
o consultation of the categorization of project requirements: from top priority “must-have” that are in scope of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to longer term nice to have developments foreseen later in the roadmap.
o consulting regarding full transparency on possible impacts (limitation, risks, constraints but also opportunities) that can arise on the capabilities and features desired by management. Creation of regularly reports for forwarding to the programme and project manager
o Participation in the definition of test scenarios/cases
o Execution of tests and report on results
• Development of the risk concepts in the Asset management necessary to the software functioning.
o Development/adaptation of Asset health indicator and criticality scoring for asset fleets added to the scope according to the companys standards and methodology.
• Development of the data model
o consult in the implement of the attributes in the Data platform (IBM Maximo/MAS)
o Identification IT architecture of the software

Profile requirements (must-have!):
• Fluency in German and English is a mandatory prerequisite. Project execution 'verbally and in writing' in English (level C1) and in German (level C1). All deliverables must be written in English. The workshops must be held in German or English depending on the audience.
• Two references proving their experience in business analysis
• One reference proving they have worked on an APM tool or developed risk models.
• One reference proving that consultancy services were delivered in a utilities company.
• Experience with Asset Management
• Experience with/knowledge of IBM Maximo Asset Performance Management Software and Solutions

Additional requirements: Please note that candidates who do not provide key skills or keywords listed in the job requirements in their CV will not be selected, as it will be assumed that the candidate does not have knowledge in this area.
Therefore, please highlight in your CV all the requirements you do meet, even if they seem standard/obvious to you.

Additional Information
- Start and duration: 6 Months, starting approx. 22.07.24; with an optional prolongation of 4 times 6 months
- Volume: 40h per week
- Work location: Germany, primarily Berlin and remote


Next steps:
We are looking forward to your mail with your CV and details about your hourly/daily rate (remote/onsite). Please write us directly via E-mail.