Senior Anaplan Solutions Architect — Enterprise Planning

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Distinguished Anaplan Solutions Architect to lead enterprise planning initiatives, partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Commercial, and IT to define direction and guide delivery teams. On-site in Irvine, CA.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, solution design leadership, delivery leadership, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with data and security teams. Strong architecture experience and relevant certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 12+ years IT experience.
• Advanced degree or equivalent; professional certifications (e.g. TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, CDMP, OCP).
• Minimum of three years in an architect role with cross-functional teams on enterprise-level implementations.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into end-to-end planning solutions.
• Define end-to-end solution blueprints aligned with objectives and capabilities.
• Provide architectural guidance to developers and analysts.
• Lead delivery teams and prioritize work by business value and strategic objectives.
• Establish governance, standards, and reusable frameworks across planning solutions.
• Collaborate with data, security, and enterprise architecture teams to support delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Anaplan experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Advanced degree or equivalent (CS/IS)

Certifications: TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, CDMP, OCP

Tools

Anaplan ADO

Anaplan PlanIQ

Anaplan AI

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Distinguished Anaplan Solutions Architect to lead enterprise planning initiatives, partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Commercial, and IT to define direction and guide delivery teams. On-site in Irvine, CA.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, solution design leadership, delivery leadership, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with data and security teams. Strong architecture experience and relevant certifications are expected.