Anaplan – Solution Architect Lead

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced Anaplan - Solution Architect Lead to design, deliver and govern Anaplan solutions for FP&A and reporting. Remote work option with global stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

The role requires 12+ years in IT/EPM with 6+ years hands-on Anaplan, certifications, and a track record of end-to-end implementations, ALM, and strong leadership. You will mentor teams, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT/EPM experience with 6+ years hands-on Anaplan.
• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (Master Anaplanner preferred).
• Experience delivering 4+ end-to-end Anaplan implementations, FP&A focus.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process knowledge.
• Expertise in PLANS methodology, DISCO principles, and ALM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture and delivery of Anaplan solutions for FP&A, budgeting and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into scalable Anaplan models.
• Drive end-to-end implementation activities with best practices and governance.
• Design Anaplan models, UX dashboards, reports, and planning apps.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams and ensure timely, quality delivery.

Skills

Anaplan

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Tools

APIs

ETL tools

ERP integrations

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Anaplan - Solution Architect Lead to join in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

HCLTech works with clients across the world providing tech solutions helping them in their Digital transformation journey. At HCLTech, we work as true partners, both with our employees and our clients, embodying our number one value: Ideapreneurship and Relationship Beyond the Contract. Our team is driven by a desire to always learn, improve and innovate. We take an open-minded approach to opportunities and challenges and are focused on solving business challenges.

We deliver programs and projects to exceed stakeholder expectations.

Job Title: Anaplan - Solution Architect Lead

Job ID: 190547

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Role/Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of Anaplan solutions for Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting.
• Work with business stakeholders, product owners/managers, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions.
• Drive end-to-end implementation activities, ensuring adherence to Anaplan best practices and solution governance.
• Design and build Anaplan models, UX dashboards, reports, and planning applications.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with integration teams to support inbound and outbound data integrations with ERP, EPM, and other enterprise systems.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and manage deliverables across sprint cycles.
• Lead production support activities, perform RCA, troubleshoot defects, and ensure timely issue resolution using tools such as JIRA.
• Develop and execute testing activities, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Advise clients on process improvements, data integrity, and planning best practices.
• Effectively manage client interactions, stakeholder expectations, and solution demonstrations.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across Anaplan projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while ensuring quality, performance, and successful project delivery.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of overall IT/EPM experience with 6+ years of hands‑on Anaplan experience.
• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (Master Anaplanner preferred).
• Experience handling 4+ end-to-end Anaplan implementations, preferably in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Strong understanding of Budgeting, Forecasting, Workforce Planning, Revenue Planning, and Financial Reporting processes.
• Expertise in designing scalable Anaplan solutions using PLANS methodology, DISCO principles, and ALM best practices.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments and managing sprint cycles.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and deliver enhancements.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Anaplan models, UX dashboards, and management reports.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and lead resolution of production issues based on severity and SLAs.
• Coordinate with data integration and migration teams to ensure seamless data flow.
• Strong experience integrating Anaplan with ERP/EPM systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) and other enterprise applications.
• Prepare and maintain solution artifacts including Solution Design Documents, Technical Specifications, Data Flow Diagrams, and Business Architecture Diagrams.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, SIT, UAT, and regression testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and support integrations using APIs and ETL tools.
• Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for stakeholders, driving customer discussions and requirement workshops.
• Mentor model builders and ensure adherence to Anaplan development standards and governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range Minimum: $94,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $139,000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies:

• medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.