Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Deep expertise in: Anaplan modeling (lists, modules, dashboards, ALM, versioning)
- PLANS & DISCO methodologies
- Strong understanding of: Financial planning & forecasting processes, Multi-dimensional modeling concepts
- Integration experience: REST APIs, Anaplan Connect, CloudWorks, ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft)
- Data platforms knowledge: Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Familiarity with: SQL, Python (nice to have), Agile/SAFe methodologies
Roles & Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
- Lead end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture, including data models, integration frameworks, and UX design.
- Define scalable, high-performance model structures aligned with Anaplan best practices (PLANS, DISCO methodologies).
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data governance policies.
Model Building & Optimization
- Design and build complex Anaplan models for Financial Planning, Sales Planning, Workforce Planning, or Supply Chain.
- Optimize model performance (sparsity reduction, efficient calculations, minimized formula complexity).
- Oversee development lifecycle including model revision control and deployment.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with business leaders (Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain) to gather requirements and translate into technical designs.
- Provide thought leadership on planning transformation and Anaplan capabilities.
- Drive workshops, demos, and solution presentations.
Integration & Data Management
- Architect integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, Workday, etc.).
- Work with ETL tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, Boomi) or APIs for seamless data exchange.
- Ensure data accuracy, governance, and security.
Governance & Best Practices
- Establish and enforce Anaplan CoE (Center of Excellence) standards.
- Perform model reviews, audits, and performance tuning.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, models, and processes.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Guide and mentor Anaplan model builders and analysts.
- Act as SME for troubleshooting and complex solutioning.
- Provide training on best practices and advanced Anaplan features.