Anaplan Architect Remote Job

Role: Anaplan Architect

Duration: 3+ Month(s) contract to hire

Location: REMOTE (EST Hours)

Interview: WebEx

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture across Workforce Planning and Workforce Management domains.
• Translate complex business requirements from Finance and HR into scalable, secure, and high-performing Anaplan models.
• Lead the design and implementation of Anaplan modules for:
  • Finance: Headcount cost modeling, compensation planning, forecasting, scenario analysis.
  • HR: Position management, hiring plans, attrition modeling, workforce analytics.
• Architect and maintain integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, Snowflake) and ensure seamless data flow across platforms.
• Define and enforce Anaplan security models, user roles, and access controls across domains.
• Lead and mentor offshore and cross-functional teams in model development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboard solutions using Anaplan and complementary tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Finance and HR leadership, helping shape the enterprise planning roadmap.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Act as a cross-functional bridge between IT, Finance, and HR, ensuring alignment of planning tools with business strategy.
• Contribute to the enterprise technology roadmap by evaluating emerging trends in workforce planning, predictive analytics, and EPM platforms.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, proposing enhancements, and driving innovation across planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new planning capabilities and tools.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Anaplan, including model building, architecture, ALM, and security configuration.
• Proven experience supporting both Finance and HR domains in a planning or analytics capacity.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, workforce management, and organizational design.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, and Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience with integration tools (e.g., Oracle OIC, Informatica, MuleSoft, Anaplan Connect, APIs).
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with predictive modeling tools and techniques (e.g., Python, R, Azure ML).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across business and IT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner certification.
• Experience with other EPM platforms (e.g., Oracle PBCS, Oracle EPM, Adaptive Insights, SAP BPC).
• Background in enterprise architecture, data strategy, or IT business analysis.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments and managing product backlogs.