Anaplan Director/Architect

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager/Director to join the fast-growing Modeling team as a lead in our modeling analytics space with an emphasis on Anaplan-based solutions. The role is a key member of the Data Analytics team and will report to the VP of Modeling, working to design and guide the implementation of modeling architecture to shape our digital transformation strategy and deliver high impact projects.

As a Modeling Lead, you will partner with the business stakeholders to translate business challenges into technical requirements, propose and deliver solutions through scalable technology innovation and process improvement.

This is a hybrid opportunity (4 days at the office) in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Build a partnership with business stakeholders to gain in-depth knowledge of the business plan and key business processes; collaborate with stakeholders to identify business challenges and inefficient processes.
• Lead end-to-end technology implementation – requirement gathering, solution design, UAT and change management.
• Champion creativity, continuous delivery, and build a culture of innovation.
• Assume ownership of existing technologies and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions for applicability to business needs; present business cases for evaluation and lead prototyping or POCs to validate expected value.
• Work closely with the user community to understand their needs and reflect that in strategic solution design.
• Manage, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors in the delivery of models and data projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of digital implementation experience across complex solutions with at least 2 years in Anaplan.
• Anaplan model builder certification.
• Experience in Financial Services, Real Estate, Private Equity industries.
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification, Master Anaplanner Certification.
• High level of business acumen. Ability to speak in non-technical terms and translate complex problems in business terms.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with other BI and Integration tools.
• Possesses a desire to teach, and mentor others while also making significant individual contributions.
• Experience in managing third-party consultants and contractors.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid relationship management skills.
• Strong English communications.

Avenue Code discloses salary range information based on our commitment to fairness and transparency. We consider a wide range of factors such as internal equity, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, business or organizational needs, and others. At Avenue Code, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for a Anaplan Architect is from $142k to $200k yearly.

Avenue Code reinforces its commitment to privacy and to all the principles guaranteed by the most accurate global data protection laws, such as GDPR, LGPD, CCPA and CPRA. The Candidate data shared with Avenue Code will be kept confidential and will not be transmitted to disinterested third parties, nor will it be used for purposes other than the application for open positions. As a Consultancy company, Avenue Code may share your information with its clients and other Companies from the CompassUol Group to which Avenue Code's consultants are allocated to perform its services.