Lead Architect/Manager, EPM — India

Voiant Group; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Certification sponsorship

Remote-first / hybrid flexibility

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Lead Architect for EPM platforms in Bengaluru, India. This hands-on role includes managing the full lifecycle of sales planning and EPM implementations, guiding a team of model builders while ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates must have at least 4 years of relevant experience and strong expertise in EPM tools like Pigment, Anaplan, or Varicent, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in technology consulting or EPM tools.
• Deep expertise in at least one EPM platform with proven implementations.
• Experience in Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee the design of business solutions on EPM platforms.
• Lead requirements gathering and translate business needs into architecture.
• Manage a team of model builders and ensure project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Hands-on experience with EPM platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Pigment

Anaplan

Varicent

Job description

Voiantis a global consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management (SPM) and Revenue Operations (RevOps). We partner with enterprise organizations to design, implement, and optimize platforms that power how sales teams are planned, measured, and paid, working across leading EPM platforms such as Pigment, Anaplan, and Varicent.

Our clients are Fortune 500 and high‑growth companies transforming how they manage the sales and revenue planning process. When you join Voiantis you work on high-impact engagements that sit at the intersection of business strategy, data, and technology.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Lead Architect for EPM platforms to join our growing delivery team in India. We need an experienced manager to join this hands‑on and client‑facing role where you’ll own the full lifecycle of sales planning, EPM implementations, from discovery and solution architecture through configuration, team management, project delivery, and go‑live.

You’ll serve as the technical and architectural lead on engagements for global clients, guiding a team of model builders while shaping best‑practice solutions in a niche that is rapidly growing and highly valued in the market. You will also be accountable for a team of consultants and will be the main point of contact with our clients.

What You’ll Do

Client Delivery & Solution Development

• Architect and oversee the design and configuration of business solutions on cloud EPM platforms (such as Pigment, Anaplan, Varicent) covering territory planning, quota management, incentive compensation, FP&A, and sales analytics
• Lead discovery workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions; translate complex business needs into architecture decisions and functional specifications
• Build and test data models, integrations, calculation logic, dashboards, and workflows within client environments
• Own UAT cycles, issue escalation, and go‑live readiness activities; act as the primary point of accountability for solution quality
• Contribute to client‑facing deliverables including process documentation, solution design documents, and training materials
• Own project planning and delivery tracking for your engagements, including scope management, stakeholder updates, and risk escalation

Leadership

• Manage and coordinate a team of model builders across project workstreams, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring on‑time, on‑quality execution
• Support consultants on their career goals, provide coaching on aspired behaviors and share technical knowledge and best practices
• Shape the team’s mindset, helping build a human centric performance culture, communications and client facing skills

Company Growth

• Develop reusable technology assets, proof‑of‑concept models, best practice frameworks, and delivery accelerators
• Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and pre‑sales activities
• Stay current on industry trends in EPM, data engineering, AI/ML applications in planning, and SaaS platform developments
• Maintain relevant platform certifications (Pigment, Anaplan, or Varicent)
• Lead internal knowledge‑sharing, define model‑building standards, and actively mentor and develop junior consultants and model builders

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in technology consulting, systems implementation, or enterprise software delivery, working on EPM tools
• Deep hands‑on expertise in at least one EPM or planning platform (Pigment, Anaplan, Varicent, SAP BPC, Oracle PBCS, or similar), with a track record of delivering end‑to‑end implementations.
• Solid understanding of business processes in one or more of: sales planning, incentive compensation, financial planning, or data management
• Experience working within Agile / Scrum delivery methodologies
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the confidence to engage directly with international clients

Preferred

• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other scripting/programming languages
• Experience with data integration tools or ETL processes
• Prior work with global clients or cross‑regional project teams

Why Voiant

• Competitive salary — benchmarked to top‑tier consulting firms hiring in India
• Performance bonuses — tied to delivery quality and client impact
• Comprehensive health insurance — medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO — we trust you to manage your time; take what you need
• Accelerated career progression — small firm, high visibility, fast advancement for strong performers
• Certification sponsorship — we invest in your platform certifications and professional development
• Remote‑first / hybrid flexibility — work from where you’re most productive
• Collaborative, low‑hierarchy team — your ideas and contributions matter regardless of title
• Five core values that shape everything we do: Agile Thinking, Cultivation of Diversity, Grounded Humility, Inherent Curiosity, and Proactive Engagement

Voiant's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe diverse teams build better solutions. Voiant welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work — regardless of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.