Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : Anaplan
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your day will involve overseeing the application development process and ensuring successful implementation. Roles & Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a team of Anaplan model builders and analysts to deliver best-in-class planning models and user experiences. • Own the end-to-end Anaplan development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to model design, build, testing, deployment, and support. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand planning needs and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions. • Ensure adherence to Anaplan best practices in model design, modularity, performance, and maintainability. • Drive adoption and continuous improvement of Anaplan use cases across the business (e.g., FP&A, workforce planning, sales performance). • Manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet project deliverables. • Provide technical guidance and quality control, conducting model audits and design reviews. • Oversee data integration and automation efforts between Anaplan and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse). • Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and change management processes for users. • Stay current on Anaplan platform updates and new features, evaluating opportunities for innovation and improvement. • Provide end-user support and training, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for Anaplan across the company. • Conduct system testing and troubleshooting, working with stakeholders and vendors as needed. • Work on break-fixes and enhancement requests • Deliver assigned work successfully and on-time with high-quality • Develop documentation for delivered solution • The candidate must have good troubleshooting skills and be able to think through issues and problems in a logical manner Professional & Technical Skills: - Must Have Skills: Proficiency in Anaplan - Level 3 Certified Anaplan Model Builder (Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner preferred) - Strong understanding of application development processes - Experience in leading application design and configuration - Knowledge of project management principles - Excellent communication and leadership skills Additional Information: - The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in planning or financial systems roles and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Anaplan - This position is available at our Bengaluru/Chennai/Noida/Hyderabad/Gurgaon/Pune/Mumbai offices - A 15-year full-time education is required
Bengaluru
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