Assistant Manager - Anaplan Solution Architect

Anaplan Solution Architect

Role Overview

The Anaplan Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable Anaplan solutions that support enterprise planning and decision-making. This role works closely with business stakeholders, model builders, and IT teams to translate business requirements into efficient and sustainable Anaplan models.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Architecture

• Design end-to-end Anaplan solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
• Define model architecture, data integrations, security framework, and scalability considerations
• Ensure adherence to Anaplan DISCO methodology (Data, Input, System, Calculation, Output)

2. Model Development & Optimization

• Guide and review model building activities
• Ensure models are optimized for performance, usability, and maintainability
• Conduct model audits and implement performance tuning

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business users (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, HR) to understand requirements
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct workshops and solution demonstrations

4. Integration & Data Management

• Design and oversee integrations with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), data warehouses, and other systems
• Work with ETL tools and APIs for data ingestion and export
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and reconciliation

5. Governance & Best Practices

• Establish model governance, version control, and deployment processes
• Ensure compliance with Anaplan best practices and standards
• Mentor model builders and junior team members

6. Testing & Deployment

• Define testing strategy (unit, integration, UAT)
• Support deployment and production rollouts
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Stay updated with new Anaplan features and platform enhancements

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Anaplan model building and architecture
• Deep understanding of:
  • Anaplan Hyperblock technology
  • ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
  • Data hubs and spoke models
• Experience with data integration tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.)
• Knowledge of SQL, APIs, and data modeling concepts

Certifications

• Anaplan Certified:
  • Solution Architect (preferred/required)
  • Master Anaplanner (highly desirable)