Enterprise Business Planning Solution Architect - Anaplan

Slalom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursements

RRSP & Employer Matching

TFSA

Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up

Medical & Dental Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

EAP access

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Slalom is seeking an Enterprise Business Planning Solution Architect - Anaplan to lead large-scale connected planning projects. You will translate complex business problems into elegant Anaplan models, design artifacts, and drive the build with a team of model builders, ensuring data integration and user acceptance testing.

The role combines leadership with hands-on architecture, requires Anaplan (and Pigment) certification, and a track record delivering planning solutions in supply chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or MIS required.
• Anaplan and Pigment certifications preferred.
• Proven leadership delivering Anaplan projects with model design ownership.
• Strong planning/modeling expertise across Supply Chain, Finance or Sales.
• Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills and data integration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as architectural SME for large-scale Anaplan planning solutions.
• Translate problems into multi-dimensional Anaplan models and designs.
• Document requirements and drive artifact creation (Discovery Readout, Process Flow, Model Flow).
• Lead and review work of model builders and oversee data integration and migration.
• Lead UAT testing and deployment with stakeholders.

Skills

Anaplan

Pigment

Architectural leadership

Excel / financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Agile / requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or MIS

Anaplan and Pigment Certification

Tools

Anaplan

Pigment

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Business Planning Solution Architect - Anaplan (Vacant Role)

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the architectural SME for large-scale connected planning solutions
• Translate existing solutions, complex spreadsheets and business problems into elegant, intuitive, multi-dimensional Anaplan models
• Conduct the solution design in concert with the client, documenting requirements and directing the build out of design artifacts including Discovery Readout, Process Flow, Model Flow, Model Schema, and Developer Ready User Stories
• Modify existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or to incorporate new functionality
• Provide candid, meaningful feedback and progress updates in a timely manner to the Business Partner and team
• Direct and review the work of multiple Slalom model builders on the delivery team
• Participate in data integration and migration solutions
• Lead UAT testing and deployment

What You’llBring

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or MIS
• Anaplan and/or Pigment Solution Architect Certification
• History of successful Anaplan project delivery in a leadership role (Architect or workstream lead) with heavy emphasis on owning model design
• Subject matter expertise in planning and modeling for Supply Chain, Retail, Finance, or Sales Performance Management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology - requirements gathering, design, build/test and deploy (Agile methodology preferable)
• Strong understanding of data integration (inbound and outbound)
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Penchant for service excellence and a collaborative style
• Passion for business analytics, modeling and planning
• Desire to work with a truly dynamic and exciting team, with a "roll-up your sleeves" approach
• Strong desire to excel and be committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries while further developing your career

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact.

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

Hybrid/In office:

We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader or client requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations/requirements

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the expected base salary pay range is $130,000 to $162,000. In addition, there is potential for a 12% discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will depend upon individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

• Culture & fun!
• Lunch & learns
• Health & wellness activities
• Holiday parties
• Employee community groups
• Social clubs & activities
• Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness/sick days)

Tangible perks

• Competitive compensation package
• $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement
• Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Family planning/ Fertility Benefit
• Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy
• And more!

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Slalom is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Please note if you are hired at Slalom you will be required to complete a background check.