Principal Anaplan Solutions Architect

- Own the end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture across Workforce Planning and Workforce Management domains - Operates at a strategic level, responsible for setting the overall architectural vision and standards for Anaplan across the organization. - Serves as the subject matter expert and key advisor for complex, enterprise-wide Anaplan implementations and integrations. - Subject matter expert in modeling frameworks, governance, and best practices, mentoring Lead Architects and other team members. - Engages in strategic planning, platform optimization, and alignment with broader enterprise architecture initiatives. - 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.

- Oversee Architect and maintain integration strategies with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, Snowflake) and ensure seamless data flow across platforms. - Subject matter expert on Anaplan security models, user roles, and access controls across domains. - Lead and mentor offshore and cross-functional teams in model development, testing, and deployment. - Establish, develop and maintain reporting and dashboard solutions using Anaplan and complementary tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). - Serve as a strategic SME to Finance and HR leadership, helping shape the enterprise planning roadmap.

- 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 management efforts to drive adoption of new planning capabilities and tools.

- 10+ 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). - Expertise 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.

- 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.

- WAH

requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense. - A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required. - Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role. - A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information