Anaplan Architect

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.