ANAPLAN Services Functional Specialist

Alstom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bengaluru seeks a skilled ANAPLAN Services Functional Specialist to design and evolve ANAPLAN applications aligned with the core model. You will work day-to-day with ERP, Engineering, and Digital teams, managing changes and rollout activities across the business landscape.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in the ANAPLAN ecosystem, certification as a Model Builder, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in English and experience with SAP, Boomi, Planisware, Power BI are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, preferably IT or CS
• 7+ years of experience with ANAPLAN ecosystem
• Experience as a functional expert or BA in EPM applications (ANAPLAN)
• Knowledge of ANAPLAN Lists, Modules, Line Items, Data Hubs and Integration patterns
• ANAPLAN Polaris & Classic architecture knowledge
• ANAPLAN certification - Certified Model Builder (Mandatory)
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
• Experience with configuration tools and IT technologies
• Experience with JIRA & Agile Methodologies

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business requirements
• Design functional specifications for ANAPLAN applications
• Support application roll-outs and changes
• Collaborate with ERP, Engineering, Digital teams
• Ensure integration with SAP, Boomi, Planisware, SAP Hana, Power BI
• Develop and execute test cases for validation
• Identify improvements for functionality and UX
• Protect the integrity of the functional Core Model

Skills

ANAPLAN expertise

Functional analyst

JIRA & Agile

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree (IT/CS)

Tools

SAP

Boomi

Planisware

Power BI

SAP Hana

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time ANAPLAN Services Functional Specialist in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your ANAPLAN expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, supportive, and collaborative teammates.

You’ll contribute to the design and evolution of ANAPLAN applications, ensuring alignment with our core model. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (ERP, Engineering, Digital), manage application changes, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of gathering and analysing business requirements, designing functional specifications, but also supporting application roll-outs.

We’ll look to you for:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand and document business requirements
• Designing and configuring ANAPLAN applications to meet business needs
• Ensuring the integration and quality of the application with other systems (SAP, Boomi, Planisware, SAP Hana, Power BI)
• Developing and executing test cases for application validation
• Identifying and implementing improvements for functionality and user experience
• Protecting the integrity of the functional Core Model

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in engineering, preferably in information technology or computer science
• 7+years of Experience of understanding of ANAPLAN ecosystem
• Experience as a functional expert or Business Analyst in Enterprise performance management (EPM) applications, especially ANAPLAN
• Knowledge of ANAPLAN Lists, Modules, Line Items, Data Hubs and Integration patterns, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), Versioning, Time, and Dimensional modelling
• Knowledge with ANAPLAN Polaris & Classic architecture
• ANAPLAN certification - Certified Model Builder (Mandatory), Anaplan Solution Architect (Good to have)
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
• Experience with configuration tools and IT technologies
• Experience with JIRA & Agile Methodolgies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams

Adaptability and continuous learning mindset.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with the latest ANAPLAN products and technologies
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic and agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles within our technology teams
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.