What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anaplan Architect position at Techaxis, Inc?
We are looking for a Anaplan Architect
Location : Irvine, CA (hybrid)
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Deep expertise in:
o Anaplan modeling (lists, modules, dashboards, ALM, versioning)
o PLANS & DISCO methodologies
• Strong understanding of:
o Financial planning & forecasting processes
o Multi-dimensional modeling concepts
• Integration experience:
o REST APIs, Anaplan Connect, CloudWorks
o ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft)
• Data platforms knowledge:
o Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Familiarity with:
o SQL, Python (nice to have)
o Agile/SAFe methodologies
Roles & Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
• Lead end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture, including data models, integration frameworks, and UX design.
• Define scalable, high-performance model structures aligned with Anaplan best practices (PLANS, DISCO methodologies).
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data governance policies.
Model Building & Optimization
• Design and build complex Anaplan models for Financial Planning, Sales Planning, Workforce Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Optimize model performance (sparsity reduction, efficient calculations, minimized formula complexity).
• Oversee development lifecycle including model revision control and deployment.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with business leaders (Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain) to gather requirements and translate into technical designs.
• Provide thought leadership on planning transformation and Anaplan capabilities.
• Drive workshops, demos, and solution presentations.
Integration & Data Management
• Architect integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, Workday, etc.).
• Work with ETL tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, Boomi) or APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Ensure data accuracy, governance, and security.
Governance & Best Practices
• Establish and enforce Anaplan CoE (Center of Excellence) standards.
• Perform model reviews, audits, and performance tuning.
• Maintain documentation for architecture, models, and processes.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Guide and mentor Anaplan model builders and analysts.
• Act as SME for troubleshooting and complex solutioning.
• Provide training on best practices and advanced Anaplan features.
Company Description:
Techaxis is a US-based firm that specializes in discovering, engaging, and placing top talent globally, for full-time or contract positions in leadership and mid to senior-level positions for companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, and education space. Techaxis Inc. is headquartered in Northern Virginia, USA. We are ranked #3294 in Inc 5000 and #105 in Inc 5000 DC Metro Series, SWaM, and WBE Certified technology talent search firm.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
Our clients provide equal opportunities to all its employees and all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, nationality, disability, and veteran status. Employees of our client shall be treated with dignity and in accordance with their policy to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological. Employee policies and practices shall be administered in a manner that would ensure that in all matters equal opportunity is provided to those eligible and the decisions are merit-based.