Anaplan
SaaS
ApplicationArchitect
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“Application Architect at Anaplan. Skills: Anaplan platform, Finance Applications, Multi-dimensional modeling. Oversee development and scaling of extendable applications. Ensure solutions meet high engineering standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful management of release cycles; Successful management of upgrade project deadlines; Quality and scalability of applications; Customer implementation success; Internal enablement metrics; Growth, certification levels, and output quality of the application building team
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in enterprise software development or financial systems, Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner, Deep proficiency in multi-dimensional modeling, Full Anaplan platform suite
Nice to Have
MBA or Master’s in a technical discipline
What You'll Do.
Oversee development and scaling of extendable applications
Ensure solutions meet high engineering standards
Manage technical roadmap and team performance
Lead team to deliver high-quality Finance Applications
Ensure projects meet rigorous deadlines
Ensure projects meet architectural standards
Translate complex requirements into scalable application designs
Enforce UX standards and engineering best practices
Ensure applications are intuitive
Ensure applications are performant
Ensure applications are easily maintainable
Drive integration of new Anaplan platform capabilities
Produce compelling demos
Produce implementation guides
Produce technical best practices
Serve as technical expert for Finance Applications
Support high-stakes sales opportunities
Support customer escalations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Finance Product Management; Partner with Solution Architects; Collaborate with GTM; Collaborate with Professional Services; Navigate cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Process & Methodology
Manage release cycles, Manage upgrade project deadlines
Full Job Description
At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! Anaplan is solving the toughest challenges for Finance teams by delivering world-class flexibility through our out-of-the-box Finance Applications and Anaplan Intelligence platform. In this role within the Finance and Workforce Center of Excellence (CoE), you will oversee the development and scaling of extendable applications for planning, forecasting, and reporting—including Revenue, Profitability, and Strategic Finance Planning. You are responsible for ensuring these solutions meet high engineering standards while managing the technical roadmap and team performance. Key Responsibilities Delivery: Lead a team of Application Builders to deliver high-quality Finance Applications, ensuring projects meet rigorous deadlines and architectural standards. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Finance Product Management and Solution Architects to translate complex requirements into scalable application designs. Technical Oversight: Enforce
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