Technical Consultant - Kintana / Open Text PPM & Shell Scripting (Bash / Ksh)

Job Role: Technical Consultant - Kintana / Open Text PPM & Shell Scripting (Bash / Ksh)
Shift: US Shift (6:00 PM – 03:00 AM)
Work Mode: Hybrid
Relevant Exp: 5+ Years

Job Description:

Mandatory SKills - Kintana / Open Text PPM & Shell Scripting (Bash / Ksh) 

Key Responsibilities

Platform Configuration: Configure and optimize core PPM modules including Demand Management, Time Management, Resource Management, and Financial Management. [
Customization & Development: Design and develop custom workflows, portlets, dashboards, and reports to meet enterprise governance needs.
System Integration: Build and maintain integration solutions connecting OpenText PPM with external enterprise systems (such as Jira or Workday) using APIs and web services.
Maintenance & Upgrades: Perform system upgrades, patch management, performance tuning, and routine troubleshooting.
User Support: Provide L3 technical support, resolve system defects, and assist internal teams with best-practice adoption.

Required Skills & Qualifications

OS and Infrastructure - Linux/Unix or Windows server administration (whichever the Kintana server runs on)
Basic networking (ports, firewalls, DNS, load balancers)
Handling services/daemons, log files, file systems
Database -Oracle/SQL Server basics:
Writing SQL for troubleshooting (e.g., checking request status, logs)
Understanding schema, indexes, performance basics
Backup and recovery processes (usually DBAs own this, but you should understand impact)
Scripting / Automation -Shell scripting (bash/ksh) or Windows batch/PowerShell
Possibly Perl or Python if used in migration scripts
Ability to: Read existing deployment scripts
Debug them when migrations fail
Make small changes safely (with proper approvals)
Application Server / Middleware Knowledge  - Understanding of how your target applications are structured:
Java (WAR/EAR deployments)
.NET (IIS sites)
Database changes (DDL, DML scripts)
Familiarity with: WebLogic/WebSphere/JBoss/Tomcat logs and deployment processes
How configuration is stored and migrated

Experience: 5 to 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, developing, or consulting on OpenText PPM (formerly Kintana / Micro Focus / HP PPM).

Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Java, and REST/SOAP APIs for custom reporting and integrations.
Functional Knowledge: Solid understanding of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies, resource allocation, financial tracking, and demand intake workflows.

Soft Skills: Excellent requirement-gathering and communication skills to collaborate with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.