Principal Engagement Manager Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Scmdojo; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan is seeking a Principal Project Manager located in Abu Dhabi to lead deployments of its platform, primarily targeting the Supply Chain and Financial Planning sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management and experience navigating complex enterprise initiatives. Join Anaplan to shape the success of its strategic customers within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in program management and delivery in strategic roles.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Workforce Planning domains.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployments of Anaplan solutions.
• Manage complex programs, ensuring delivery excellence.
• Report on project status and health to stakeholders.

Skills

Program Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Customer Engagement

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading 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 that 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 have fun celebratingour wins.

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 be your best self!

We’re looking for a self-starterwith strongprogram-level delivery experienceto join Anaplan as ourfirst Principal Project Manager in the region—a unique opportunity to shape the success of some of our most strategic customers.

You’ll bring a proven track record leading complex implementations, ideally acrossSupply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Workforce Planning domains. You’re comfortable operating at the intersection of delivery and advisory—scoping, negotiating, managing escalations, and acting as a trusted partner to both customer and internal stakeholders.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who canrun multiple enterprise programs, ensure deliverywithin budget and scope, and evenrecover projectsthat are off track.

Your role

• Lead end-to-end deploymentsof Anaplan solutions with internal teams and partners
• Be themain point of contactfor delivery, aligning with customer stakeholders from operational leads to the C-suite
• Navigate complex programs, ensuring delivery excellence while managing scope, risk, budget, and resources
• Drive key project decisions on design, testing, timelines, and change management
• Use yournegotiation skillsto build consensus, resolve conflicts, and maintain momentum
• Report on project status and portfolio health to internal and external leadership
• Demonstrable experience of program or project management experienceacross complex enterprise initiatives
• Domain expertise inSupply Chain, FP&A, or Workforce Planning
• Strongcustomer engagementskills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels
• Proven ability todeliver—and recover—large-scale projectswithin tight timelines and budgets
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for driving business outcomes

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Build your career in a place that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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.

• 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.

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