Anaplan Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an Anaplan Architect based in Irvine, California. In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and optimization of Anaplan solutions for financial planning and other areas. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Anaplan modeling, integration frameworks, and a strong understanding of data governance.

This position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 per year. Join us to make an impact with leading-edge practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Anaplan modeling including lists, modules, dashboards, ALM, and versioning.
• Experience with PLANS & DISCO methodologies.
• Strong understanding of multi-dimensional modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture, including data models and UX design.
• Design and build complex Anaplan models for various planning functions.
• Partner with business leaders to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.

Skills

Anaplan modeling

Financial planning & forecasting processes

Integration experience

ETL/ELT tools

Data platforms knowledge

Agile/SAFe methodologies

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

Anaplan Architect

Must Have Technical / Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in: Anaplan modeling (lists, modules, dashboards, ALM, versioning)
• PLANS & DISCO methodologies
• Strong understanding of: Financial planning & forecasting processes, Multi-dimensional modeling concepts
• Integration experience: REST APIs, Anaplan Connect, CloudWorks
• ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft)
• Data platforms knowledge: Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Familiarity with: SQL, Python (nice to have)
• Agile/SAFe methodologies

Roles & Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end Anaplan solution architecture, including data models, integration frameworks, and UX design.
• Define scalable, high-performance model structures aligned with Anaplan best practices (PLANS, DISCO methodologies).
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data governance policies.

Model Building & Optimization

• Design and build complex Anaplan models for Financial Planning, Sales Planning, Workforce Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Optimize model performance (sparsity reduction, efficient calculations, minimized formula complexity).
• Oversee development lifecycle including model revision control and deployment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders (Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain) to gather requirements and translate into technical designs.
• Provide thought leadership on planning transformation and Anaplan capabilities.
• Drive workshops, demos, and solution presentations.

Integration & Data Management

• Architect integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, Workday, etc.).
• Work with ETL tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, Boomi) or APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Ensure data accuracy, governance, and security.

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish and enforce Anaplan CoE (Center of Excellence) standards.
• Perform model reviews, audits, and performance tuning.
• Maintain documentation for architecture, models, and processes.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Guide and mentor Anaplan model builders and analysts.
• Act as SME for troubleshooting and complex solutioning.
• Provide training on best practices and advanced Anaplan features.

Salary Range- $130,000-$160,000 a year