Anaplan Product Owner

Candidates must be local to NYC and go into the offices Monday Thursday.

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking an Anaplan Product Owner to lead the design and delivery of Anaplan solutions supporting people focused operational organization transitioning from manual-based reporting of record to scalable structured planning models. This role will work closely with an Anaplan integration team and a People Technology team.

The Product Owner will serve as a functional and technical translator creating workflows Anaplans modeling capabilities and a Workday-oriented People Technology organization. This role is focused on operational planning and organization not financial budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision roadmap and backlog for Anaplan solutions supporting teacher operations and organizational planning
• Drive the evolution from manual-based systems of record to governed Anaplan models
• Ensure Anaplan solutions align with operational requirements and broader People Technology architecture
• Act as the primary liaison between:
  • Operational users
  • The Anaplan integration and development team
  • The People Technology team focused on Workday
• Translate manual-based workflows calculations and business rules into Anaplan requirements
• Clearly articulate Anaplans role and value within a Workday-centric ecosystem
• Partner with Anaplan architects and model builders to design and deliver solutions focused on:
  • Operational capacity and staffing structures
  • Scenario modeling and operational forecasting (non-financial)
• Define user stories acceptance criteria and success metrics
• Review and validate model builds to ensure usability performance and adherence to Anaplan best practices
• Technical integration maintenance experience
• Collaborate with integration teams to define data flows between Anaplan and upstream/downstream systems
• Ensure data accuracy model integrity and alignment with established governance standards
• Manage enhancements and iterative improvements to Anaplan solutions

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with Anaplan including hands-on model design or solution ownership
• Experience serving as a Product Owner or Functional Lead in a cross-functional delivery environment
• Strong experience translating manual-based operational systems into enterprise planning tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of business needs and technical delivery

Preferred Skills

• Anaplan certification (Model Builder Solution Architect or equivalent)
• Experience working alongside Workday or People Technology platforms
• Background in workforce operations and people planning
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills
• Ability to speak both languages: Excel-driven operational users and Workday-focused People Technology teams