Anaplan
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 are seeking an experienced and strategic Program Manager to lead our Data & Analytics initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional data projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire program lifecycle, from initial conception to final deployment, ensuring that our data solutions align with business objectives and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will work in a dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Databricks, Tableau, and Anaplan.
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data and analytics programs, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related communications, effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership, to ensure alignment and transparency. Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and business leaders to define the program roadmap, strategy, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for our data and analytics initiatives. Facilitate seamless collaboration between various teams, including data engineering, data science, business intelligence, and IT, to ensure cohesive and integrated project execution. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans to ensure program success. Manage program resources, including budget, personnel, and technology, to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement in our program management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our data and analytics delivery. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, technical projects. Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in a data-centric environment with a strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and business intelligence concepts. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with big data technologies such as BigQuery and Databricks for data engineering and machine learning. Experience with data visualization tools, particularly Tableau , for creating insightful and actionable dashboards. Knowledge of enterprise performance management solutions like Anaplan for business planning and modeling. PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications. 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. Fraud Recruitment Disclaimer 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. All emails from Anaplan would come from an @anaplan.com email address. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Anaplan, please send an email to people@anaplan.com before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence. C andidate data processed during our recruitment activities is handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. This may include the use of artificial intelligence or automated tools to assist our team in evaluating qualifications.