Technical Lead for Anaplan

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational enterprise solutions provider seeks an experienced Anaplan Technical Lead or Senior Architect to design and optimize their enterprise planning architecture. The position entails ensuring best practices, monitoring model performance, and mentoring technical teams. Candidates should have proven experience in Anaplan implementations, governance frameworks, and excellent problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred. Opportunities exist to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the firm’s planning solutions.

Benefits

Collaborative and fun work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale implementations of Anaplan.
• Experience with governance frameworks and architectural standards.
• Experience mentoring teams and developing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems.
• Establish and enforce governance for model lifecycle management.
• Monitor and optimize model performance and calculation efficiency.

Skills

Experience in Anaplan or similar enterprise planning platforms

Proven experience as a Technical Architect

Deep technical expertise in Anaplan model building

Strong understanding of data integration

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Integration tools such as Informatica or MuleSoft

Agile tools such as Jira

Job description

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Technical Lead or Senior Architect to design, govern, and optimize our enterprise planning architecture. This role will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and high‑performing Anaplan solutions across commercial planning, financial forecasting, and workforce planning. You will act as the technical authority for Anaplan, ensuring best practices, architectural integrity, and alignment with enterprise standards.

How you will do it

• Solution Architecture & Design
  • Define and maintain the Anaplan architectural blueprint, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with global standards.
  • Translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs, leveraging Anaplan best practices and minimizing technical debt.
• Technical Governance
  • Establish and enforce governance for model lifecycle management, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), and workspace optimization.
  • Define and enforce modeling standards, naming conventions, and modular design principles.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and quality assurance for all Anaplan builds.
• Integration Leadership
  • Design and oversee integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems (e.g., Snowflake, Salesforce, Workday, OneStream, Callidus).
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and efficient data flows across platforms.
• Performance Optimization
  • Monitor and optimize model performance, workspace utilization, and calculation efficiency.
  • Implement advanced techniques for large‑scale models and complex calculations.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks for data security, access control, and model lifecycle management.
• Technical Enablement
  • Mentor and guide model builders, administrators, and technical teams.
  • Develop technical documentation, standards, and reusable components.
• Innovation & Best Practices
  • Stay current with Anaplan platform updates and emerging capabilities.
  • Look for ways to adjust the apps to be more intuitive.
  • Champion the Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delivery Support
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and business stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Support UAT, release readiness, and technical troubleshooting.

What we look for

Required

• Experience in Anaplan or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Anaplan Model Builder in large‑scale implementations.
• Deep technical expertise in Anaplan model building, ALM, workspace management, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of data integration, APIs, and ETL processes.
• Experience with governance frameworks and architectural standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and business stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Preferred

• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner.
• Experience with integration tools and platforms (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft).
• Background in multinational corporations with complex planning needs.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, The Anaplan Way).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Our culture

At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in today’s market. Our hardworking people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results‑oriented, hardworking and above all fun.

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work.