Anaplan Technical Director (Anaplan)

TL;DR

Anaplan Technical Director (Anaplan): Leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale connected planning solutions with an accent on solution architecture, pre-sales advisory, and technical governance. Focus on translating complex business requirements into scalable Anaplan models, optimizing performance, and mentoring delivery teams.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, or New York

Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 USD

Company

An advisory and IT implementation firm helping global organizations achieve financial clarity and operational performance.

What you will do

• Lead pre-sales solutioning, including discovery workshops and mapping business needs to Anaplan use cases across Finance, Workforce, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture, focusing on multi-dimensional model design, dimensionality, and calculation logic.
• Enforce Anaplan Best Practices and the Performance Optimization Framework to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Define ALM strategies and architect data integration solutions using CloudWorks, APIs, and enterprise ETL tools.
• Manage technical delivery quality and mentor Anaplan Model Builders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design security and governance models aligned with client Center of Excellence (CoE) principles.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise planning or analytics, with 4+ years as an Anaplan Solution Architect or Technical Lead.
• Deep expertise in Anaplan multi-dimensional model design, ALM, and UX Pages.
• Proven track record of leading full-cycle enterprise Anaplan implementations across multiple planning domains.
• Strong understanding of business processes related to FP&A, Sales Performance Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience architecting integrations using CloudWorks, APIs, or Anaplan Connect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Anaplan architect certification (Certified Solution Architect or Certified Master Anaplanner).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards including a 401(k) with company match.
• Highly subsidized health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Monthly allowance for well-being and technology expenses.
• Reimbursement for approved learning and development initiatives.