Anaplan Solution Architect

Position: Anaplan Solution Architect
Location: PLEASANTON, CA

Should be Anaplan Certified Solution Architect/Master Anaplanner with total 12+ of total work experience.
6+ years of experience in Anaplan as a Model builder and knowledgeable in FP&A processes.
Should have handled 4+ end-to-end Anaplan implementations in Financial Planning area and should possess deep knowledge of financial planning processes of business.
Hands on Experience with operating sprint cycles using Agile/Scrum Framework.
Work closely with the team to analyze new requirements, configure and build solutions and resolve production issues.
Demonstrated expertise with EPM/ERP tools.
Design, develop, and deliver high quality reporting dashboards.
Coordinate with the data integration and migration teams.
Able to do front ending with the customer and perform stakeholder management.
Lead production support issues based on severity and work with other teams to resolve them in a timely manner.
Prepare artifacts like detail designs, tech specs, data flow diagrams and business architecture diagrams.
Collaborate with other technical teams to build/support integrations.
Develop and execute test plans and test scripts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Solution Architect, you should have a minimum of 4+ end-to-end implementations experience in Anaplan. Preferred areas of expertise are Financial Planning and budgeting.
Relevant experience ranging from 5 to 10 years.
Good Communication skills and should be able to work with minimum guidance.
Well versed with any issue/defect management tool such as JIRA or equivalent.
Strong understanding of data/integration both inbound and outbound with customer source systems. Should possess strong client-facing skills.
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and guidance.
Get involved in testing, performing RCA, and fixing issues.
Advice Client and Develops Tech Spec, Complex technical architecture Diagrams and designs data Flow diagrams.
Work with Team members and product owners to Understand, Analyze, Recommend, Plan, Design and Implement solutions to meet Usability, Performance, Quality and secured requirements.
Team with customers to encourage business process improvements, to identify data integrity issues, and to implement proactive solutions.
Proven ability to lead, execute responsibilities simultaneously.
Communicate effectively with clients and project team to ensure the requirements are being met and recommend better solutions wherever applicable during the course of the project.

Desired Candidate Profile
Possess sound technical knowledge on Lists, Modules, Data Hubs, New UX and ALM.
Expert in Anaplan Space Optimization and Formula Tuning.
Design, Develop and Deliver high quality reporting dashboards.
Lead Production support issues based on severity and work with other teams to resolve them in a timely manner.
Should have excellent problem solving and is able to work effectively in a less structured environment and manage time.
Proficient data analytics and modelling skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating architecture and design principles.
Possess excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of APIs (SOAP, REST) and other integration methods.