Jobs in Peterborough, South Africa

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our AI-infused 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 include Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer among the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture champions diversity of thought, leadership at any title level, ambitious goal setting, and celebrating wins big and small. 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 let’s build what’s next – together!

We’re solving the toughest challenges for HR and People Operations teams that focus on strategy all the way to hiring results. We have always offered world-class flexibility and user adoption, and with our out-of-the-box Workforce Applications and embedded Anaplan Intelligence platform, we deliver more value than ever, faster.

Within Anaplan’s Workforce Applications team, as a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the applications for planning, forecasting and reporting use cases, with responsibility for overseeing the product lifecycle of specific applications, from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with Application Solutions Architects and other application product management teams, guide and advise our Application Developers, and ensure the successful adoption and implementation of these applications by our GTM, Professional Services and Partner ecosystems.

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative, results-driven product manager to drive Anaplan’s Workforce solutions. The role requires proven product management expertise, the ability to optimize processes, rigorous attention to detail and deadlines, and outstanding communication and presentation skills. Experience in People Analytics and Workforce Planning processes and technology will be given preference.

• Coordinate defining and managing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for specific Workforce Applications targeting operations leaders and HR.
• Drive the delivery of Workforce Applications incorporating the suite of Anaplan platform components (including model and UX building, user management, data integration, data modeling, reporting, Forecaster, agentic AI, etc.) by:
• Gathering and prioritizing application requirements from internal/external SMEs and customers.
• Documenting and managing the application design, resourcing, workplan and critical paths, from approval to delivery; ensuring adherence to best practices, application building standards, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with Anaplan QA teams to develop test plans, automate testing processes, and identify and resolve defects.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of your products.
• Partner with Customers, Anaplan’s Platform Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and GTM Enablement Teams to ensure seamless integration of Workforce Applications into Anaplan’s GTM motion by:
• Supporting the creation of compelling conceptual demos and all supporting content including training, guides, playbooks to empower partners and internal teams.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Workforce Applications, including user guides, release notes, and technical specifications.

• Delivery to the market of Workforce Applications and feature enhancements.
• Adoption and successful completion of enablement by Anaplan Teams.
• Deliver valuable solutions that drive sales of Workforce Applications.
• Evaluation and feedback from Product Management, Sales, Solution Consulting, Professional Services, and GTM Enablement.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Relations, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in product management and application development, with a focus on people analytics and workforce planning related software solutions.
• Strong understanding of HR teams and workforce operations planning processes, methodologies, and systems.
• Experience building multi-dimensional planning systems, ideally on the Anaplan platform or with similar technologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Desire to have fun at work while promoting collaboration and innovation.

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Base Salary Range: $137,000 — $197,000 USD

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. 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.

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