Senior Manager, AI Engineering

Anaplan; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan is seeking a visionary Senior Manager for AI Engineering to lead the development of intelligent planning solutions. This leadership role involves driving AI/ML initiatives and integrating advanced AI technologies into Anaplan's platform. The candidate will mentor a team of engineers, defining project roadmaps, and overseeing scalable AI system development. A Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field, plus extensive experience in AI and leadership in software environments, is required. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence technical direction and contribute to the company's AI journey.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AI/ML teams in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Deep expertise in time series forecasting and machine learning.
• Experience architecting and deploying scalable AI systems on cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of AI/ML engineers.
• Define and execute the roadmap for AI/ML projects.
• Architect scalable AI systems on cloud platforms.

Skills

Leadership of AI/ML teams

Time series forecasting

Machine learning

Python proficiency

Communication skills

Project delivery

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

Job description

About the Role

Anaplan is on a mission to revolutionize business planning by connecting organizations and people to make better, faster decisions. We are seeking a visionary Senior Manager for AI Engineering to lead our talented team in building the next generation of intelligent planning solutions. This is a critical leadership role where you will drive the technical strategy and execution for AI/ML initiatives, directly impacting Anaplan’s product and our customers' success. You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting‑edge AI, from time series forecasting to generative and agentic AI, into our market‑leading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of AI/ML engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Define and execute the roadmap for AI/ML projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product strategy.
• Architect and oversee the development of scalable, robust, and production‑grade AI systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Drive best practices for the full machine learning lifecycle, including MLOps, CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, and governance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of advancements in AI/ML, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, to identify and implement new opportunities.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality AI solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AI/ML teams in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Deep expertise in time series forecasting and machine learning.
• Experience architecting and deploying scalable, production‑grade AI systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of MLOps, CI/CD for ML, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Deep knowledge of LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and conversational AI patterns.
• Experience with agentic frameworks and autonomous agent architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and modern software development practices (testing, code review, CI/CD).
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time with high quality.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of delivering impactful AI solutions in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience with large‑scale data processing frameworks like Spark.
• Familiarity with the challenges of applying AI in enterprise planning or financial domains.
• A portfolio of published research or contributions to open‑source AI projects.
• Experience – 15+ years.

What Makes This Role Exciting

You will be a key leader in Anaplan’s AI journey, with the autonomy to shape our technical direction and build a world‑class engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to solve complex, real‑world problems and deliver intelligent solutions that empower major global enterprises to make more informed decisions. You will work with a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI, making a tangible impact on our product and the industry.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

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!

Accommodation Statement

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.