Anaplan Solution Architect

Job summary

Lead client-facing solution design and architecture for Anaplan implementations, translating business requirements into scalable models, integrations, and user experiences. Guide and coordinate Model Builders, review their work, and support testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Job details

Anaplan Solution Architect Location: Remote within Canada (the work is done in EST time zone) Employment Type: Full time Contract Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to support the design and delivery of Anaplan solutions for client engagements. This is a hands-on architecture and delivery role requiring strong Anaplan expertise, client-facing capabilities, and experience guiding Model Builders through the implementation lifecycle. The Solution Architect will translate business requirements into scalable Anaplan application designs, lead client workshops, establish the overall solution architecture, and coordinate work across multiple Model Builders to ensure successful delivery. Key Responsibilities · Lead the solution architecture and application design for Anaplan implementations, translating business requirements into scalable and maintainable Anaplan solutions. · Facilitate requirements-gathering and solution-design workshops with clients and key business stakeholders. · Understand client processes and requirements and translate them into appropriate Anaplan models, modules, lists, hierarchies, data flows, integrations, and user experiences. · Develop and communicate the overall Anaplan solution blueprint and architecture, ensuring alignment with Anaplan best practices. · Provide technical and functional guidance to Anaplan Model Builders throughout the design, build, testing, and deployment phases. · Provide hands-on support with the configuration of Anaplan lists and modules, ensuring alignment with the overall solution design. · Orchestrate and coordinate work across multiple Model Builders, including allocating work based on the agreed solution design and managing dependencies between different components of the solution. · Review models and configurations developed by Model Builders to ensure they align with the approved architecture, performance expectations, and Anaplan best practices. · Provide architectural guidance on Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO), including identifying the data domains, source data, and integration requirements needed to support the solution. · Partner with project leadership and client stakeholders to support the successful delivery of Anaplan implementation projects. · Identify solution risks, design gaps, and dependencies early and recommend appropriate solutions. · Support testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and solution optimization as required. Required Qualifications · Anaplan Certified Solution Architect certification is mandatory. · Strong hands-on experience designing and delivering Anaplan solutions/applications in a Solution Architect capacity. · Proven experience leading end-to-end Anaplan solution design and implementation projects. Previous experience acting as the Anaplan Solution Architect on a minimum of 2 to 3 end-to-end Anaplan implementation projects. · Strong understanding of integrated business planning models and how financial, workforce, operational, and other planning processes connect within an enterprise planning solution. · Strong FP&A background, with a solid understanding of core financial planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis. · Strong knowledge of Anaplan modelling concepts, including modules, lists, hierarchies, data architecture, model optimization, and user experience design. · Experience leading client-facing requirements and solution-design workshops. · Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into effective Anaplan solution architecture. · Experience providing technical direction and oversight to Anaplan Model Builders. · Ability to coordinate work across multiple Model Builders and manage dependencies across different components of an Anaplan implementation. · Strong stakeholder-management, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work independently in a remote, client-facing consulting environment. PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT’s clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools do not replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Lead client-facing solution design and architecture for Anaplan implementations, translating business requirements into scalable models, integrations, and user experiences. Guide and coordinate Model Builders, review their work, and support testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Requirements

Anaplan Certified Solution Architect certification is mandatory, along with hands-on architecture experience and a record of leading at least two to three end-to-end Anaplan implementations. Candidates should have strong FP&A and integrated planning knowledge, Anaplan modeling expertise, and experience leading client workshops and directing Model Builders.

Listed skills

• Requirements gathering · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Anaplan Solution Architecture
• Anaplan Modeling
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Integrated Business Planning
• Requirements Gathering
• Solution Design
• Client Workshop Facilitation
• Data Architecture
• Data Integration
• Anaplan Data Orchestrator
• Model Optimization
• User Experience Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Coordination
• Testing and Deployment
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

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