Planning Analytics (TM1) Platform Owner

Opella; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella in Hyderabad seeks a Planning Analytics (TM1) Platform Owner to lead the architecture, upgrades, monitoring, and governance of the TM1 platform and hosted applications. You will coordinate between business stakeholders, support teams and vendors to enable secure, scalable planning processes across finance and other units.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of TM1 experience, strong PowerShell automation, and hands-on DevOps skills (Git, GitHub Actions, Ansible, OpenShift), with AWS

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in 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 and container platforms (OpenShift).
• Cloud experience, preferably with AWS.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 quality, security, and audit standards.
• Manage vendor relationships related to infrastructure, licensing and platform services.
• Create, Maintain and enhance the PA license reporting tool (Power BI or similar).
• Oversee day-to-day application management, audits, data quality, and operational activities.
• Lead incident management and collaborate with Support Team.
• Drive continuous improvement of applications and platform
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations, processes and changes.

Skills

TM1 knowledge

PowerShell

DevOps tools

OpenShift

AWS

SQL

Python

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Job description

Job title: Planning Analytics (TM1) Platform Owner Location: Hyderabad 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. www.opella.com/en/careers