Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Business Planning

Solution Architect, Professional Services (SPM)

Dallas, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Anaplan
Sales Performance Management
multi-dimensional models
data integration
Enterprise Performance Management
Supply Chain
FP&A
WFP
Sales Performance
Microsoft Excel

Nice to have

connected planning
planning
modeling
business analytics

Role summary

We are seeking a Solution Architect for our Professional Services team, specializing in Sales Performance Management (SPM) and Anaplan. This role involves translating complex business challenges into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models, serving as an architectural SME for large-scale connected planning solutions, and participating in data integration and deployment. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or MIS, with 4+ years of experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions (Supply Chain, FP&A, WFP, or Sales Performance). Strong financial modeling, system implementation methodology, and data integration skills are essential. A passion for business analytics, problem-solving, and a collaborative approach are highly valued.

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!

We believe in hard work, having fun, and bringing excellence to everything we do. Our product is arguably the most sophisticated in its class, but our product alone does not make heroes of our customers. Our Professional Services team does. A position on our team gives you the opportunity to take the “service” in “software-as-a-service” to a whole new level, and enjoy rapid career growth while you’re at it.

We’re looking for a SOLUTION ARCHITECT focused on our Sales Performance Management platform who delights in the most meticulous and exciting puzzles. Do you enjoy diving into issues and crafting complex solutions? If you have a passion for data, multi-dimensional modeling, and data integration then this is a fantastic opportunity for a high-achiever able to interpret complex business challenges and design solutions for Anaplan customers.

Your Impact:

As a Solution Architect, you are primarily responsible for the successful delivery of Anaplan planning solutions in strategic accounts. You will:

Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models

Modify existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or to incorporate new functionality

Serve as the architectural SME for large-scale connected planning solutions

Exemplify The Anaplan Way

Provide important feedback and progress updates in a timely manner to the Business Partner and team

Develop model documentation

Participate in data integration and migration solutions

Participate and/or lead UAT testing and deployment

Your Qualifications:

A 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or MIS

4+ years’ experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions for use cases: Supply Chain, FP&A, WFP, or Sales Performance solutions.

Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills

Demonstrated knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology – requirements gathering, design, build/test, and deploy (Agile methodology preferable)

Superb written and oral communication skills

Consistent track record to lead and implement responsibilities simultaneously

Penchant for service excellence and a collaborative style

Subject matter expertise in planning and modeling in Finance, Work Force Planning or Sales is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of data integration (inbound and outbound)

Passion for business analytics, modeling, and planning

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Results-oriented, motivated, self-starter

Coaching mentality

Collegial, open, and grounded in integrity

Desire to work with a truly dynamic and exciting team, with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach

Strong desire to excel and be committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries while further developing your career

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day! 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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It has come to our attention that fraudulent and fictitious job opportunities are being circulated on the Internet. Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. The main purpose of these correspondences and announcements is to obtain privileged information from individuals.

Anaplan does not:

Extend offers to candidates without an extensive interview process with a member of our recruitment team and a hiring manager via video or in person.

Send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our internal recruitment team whenever possible and then followed up via written communication.

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