Anaplan Architect

Anaplan Architect

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in:

o Anaplan modeling (lists, modules, dashboards, ALM, versioning)

o PLANS & DISCO methodologies

• Strong understanding of:

o Financial planning & forecasting processes

o Multi-dimensional modeling concepts

• Integration experience:

o REST APIs, Anaplan Connect, CloudWorks

o ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft)

• Data platforms knowledge:

o Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Familiarity with:

o SQL, Python (nice to have)

o 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.

Salary Range- $130,000-$160,000 a year

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Role: Technical Architect

Desired skills: Data Modeling

Experience: 8 - 12 Years

Job function: TECHNOLOGY

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary range: $130,000–$160,000

Apply by: 2026-08-21 00:00:00