Lead Solution Architect (Anaplan)

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) & DCPP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa seeks a Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan) to serve as senior technical authority, shaping architecture, integration strategy, and governance across FP&A, IT, and data teams. You will lead end-to-end platform design, define ALM patterns, design integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP/CRM, and ensure SOX controls, security, and audit readiness.

Report to Senior Manager, Anaplan Enterprise Architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect.
• 5+ years supporting planning solutions within an IT department, including cross-functional delivery.
• 5+ years working with data in a data warehouse environment, including enterprise data structures, integration design, and data quality considerations.
• 5+ years working with SOX controls and applying control, auditability, and compliance requirements to solution design and platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Anaplan platform architecture across planning domains.
• Define solution architecture patterns for model structure, ALM, modular design, performance, and enterprise planning data models.
• Design integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems.
• Govern modeling standards, release management, deployment controls, data security, audit readiness, and SOX alignment across the platform.
• Direct model builders, architects, vendors, and partners on solution design, build quality, technical risk, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Product Ownership, FP&A, IT, and business leadership to lead architecture reviews and align technical decisions with enterprise outcomes.
• Shape the Anaplan platform roadmap, Connected Planning strategy, automation opportunities, and technical capability development across the delivery team.

Skills

Anaplan architecture

Platform leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Solution governance

Education

Anaplan Certification

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

ERP

CRM

Job description

Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan)

The Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan) serves as the senior technical authority for the Anaplan platform, translating enterprise planning priorities into scalable, reliable, and controlled solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Anaplan Enterprise Architecture, this role shapes platform architecture, integration strategy, delivery governance, and technical standards across FP&A, IT, Data Engineering, and business leadership. The position strengthens enterprise planning outcomes through platform leadership, stakeholder alignment, and technical team development.

How you will make an impact:

Lead end-to-end Anaplan platform architecture across planning domains in alignment with enterprise priorities, standards, and scalability goals.

Define solution architecture patterns for model structure, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), modular design, performance, and enterprise planning data models.

Design integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems in partnership with Data Engineering.

Govern modeling standards, release management, deployment controls, data security, audit readiness, and SOX alignment across the platform.

Direct model builders, architects, vendors, and partners on solution design, build quality, technical risk, and issue resolution.

Partner with Product Ownership, FP&A, IT, and business leadership to lead architecture reviews and align technical decisions with enterprise outcomes.

Shape the Anaplan platform roadmap, Connected Planning strategy, automation opportunities, and technical capability development across the delivery team.

The must haves:

Experience: 5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect with demonstrated ownership of complex enterprise solution architecture.

Experience: 5+ years supporting planning solutions within an IT department, including cross-functional delivery, platform support, and stakeholder alignment.

Experience: 5+ years working with data in a data warehouse environment, including enterprise data structures, integration design, and data quality considerations.

Experience: 5+ years working with SOX controls and applying control, auditability, and compliance requirements to solution design and platform operations.

The annual pay range for this position is $91,000 - $145,400 CAD #LI-WH1

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

• In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.

Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.