About the job 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: 5-7+ 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 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.