Anaplan Solution Architect

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a senior Solution Architect to lead EPM solution design for the MENA region, focusing on Anaplan and related platforms. The role combines pre-sales and delivery leadership in a client-facing capacity.

Based in the Middle East, you will guide model-building teams, shape architecture, and oversee agile delivery for Finance, Asset Management, and Insurance sectors.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification.
• 5+ years of experience managing or delivering Anaplan solutions, ideally in Finance or EPM.
• Strong consulting background across complex programmes.
• Experience with financial modelling is desirable in Private Markets or Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Support including platform demonstrations and working with model builders.
• Lead discovery sessions and document business requirements and data flows.
• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and sprint plans.
• Lead requirements gathering and maintain user stories in agile tooling.
• Engage with clients from discovery to deployment and present progress updates.

Skills

Anaplan knowledge

Excel modelling

EPM platforms

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

University degree

Anaplan Solution Architect certification

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

JIRA

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Solution Architect - MENA

Role Overview

A specialist consulting firm focused on digital and operational transformation across Asset & Wealth Management, Alternative Investments, and Insurance is looking for a Solution Architect to join its growing EPM practice. The team delivers solutions across leading Enterprise Performance Management platforms, including Anaplan and other modern EPM technologies. This is a senior, technical and client-facing position responsible for leading EPM solution design and delivery. You will shape architectural approaches, guide model-building teams through agile delivery and act as the primary technical point of contact for clients. The position is based in the Middle East and is offered at Manager or Senior Manager level.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Support Support pre-sales activities, including building and presenting platform demonstrations. Work closely with model builders and wider technical teams to develop appropriate solutions. Develop strong knowledge of EPM solutions and industry-specific accelerator models.
• Scope Definition & Discovery Lead discovery sessions with client stakeholders to understand current processes, systems and data flows. Document business and functional requirements. Produce workflow and process diagrams covering current and future-state operations. Identify integration dependencies and assess wider enterprise system alignment. Identify scope risks at an early stage and communicate these to the Project Manager and client stakeholders.
• Solution Design & Specifications Translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and sprint plans. Design and document future-state operating models. Define how new processes, data sources and workflows will interact with the EPM solution. Recommend pragmatic solutions where client requirements and platform capabilities differ.
• Requirements Management Lead requirements gathering throughout the delivery lifecycle. Create and maintain user stories and requirements within agile project tooling. Review existing systems to identify opportunities for process improvement and integration.
• Client Engagement Work directly with client stakeholders from discovery through to deployment. Prepare and present sprint reviews, progress updates, integration reports and solution demonstrations. Communicate effectively with both senior business stakeholders and technical teams. Manage evolving requirements during delivery and work with the Project Manager to prioritise and re-plan where required.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

University degree or equivalent professional qualification. Anaplan Solution Architect certification.5+ years of experience managing or delivering Anaplan solutions, ideally within internal Finance or EPM teams. Strong consulting background with experience across complex programmes. Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering, documentation and project scoping. Experience working with financial modelling is desirable, particularly within Private Markets, Asset Management or Insurance.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Anaplan, including advanced concepts, model design best practices and integration patterns.
• Strong Excel modelling experience.
• Knowledge of wider EPM and Finance systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Experience with JIRA or similar agile project management tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Power Point and Word.

Consulting & Client Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence presenting to both business and technology audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly understand complex, cross-functional requirements.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering within demanding environments.
• Comfortable working with technology vendors and partners to obtain technical information required for project delivery.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive and highly organised.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Able to prioritise competing demands across multiple stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in Financial Services, Private Markets and the technology supporting these sectors.
• Willingness to broaden knowledge across the wider EPM technology landscape.
• Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential.