Anaplan Architect

Job Title: Principal Anaplan Architect

Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 12 Months Contract-to-Hire

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Anaplan Architect to lead enterprise-wide Anaplan architecture and strategy. This role will work closely with Finance and HR teams to design implement and optimize planning solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture across Workforce Planning and Workforce Management
• Define and implement architectural standards governance and best practices for Anaplan
• Act as a subject matter expert for enterprise-wide Anaplan implementations and integrations
• Design and develop Anaplan solutions for:
• Finance (headcount cost modeling compensation planning forecasting scenario analysis)
• HR (position management hiring plans attrition modeling workforce analytics)
• Oversee integrations with enterprise systems such as Workday SAP Oracle and Snowflake
• Implement and manage Anaplan security models user roles and access controls
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including offshore resources
• Develop reporting and dashboard solutions using Anaplan Power BI and Tableau
• Partner with business stakeholders to define and execute planning strategies

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Anaplan (model building architecture ALM and security)
• Strong experience supporting Finance and HR planning functions
• Experience with enterprise systems like Workday SAP Oracle and Snowflake
• Hands-on experience with integration tools such as APIs Informatica MuleSoft or Anaplan Connect
• Proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of predictive analytics tools (Python R Azure ML)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualification

• Master Anaplanner or Anaplan Solution Architect certification
• Experience with other EPM tools (Oracle PBCS SAP BPC Adaptive Insights)
• Background in enterprise architecture or data strategy
• Experience working in Agile environments