Anaplan Center of Excellence lead

My client in Zurich looking for Anaplan experts.

They are just embarking on an Anaplan implementation and is looking to set up an Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE). The projects are managed using an Agile method and the role is fully project driven. This CoE develop applications for its clients or provide expertise in a coaching capacity to business users trained in the Anaplan Build. This team also serves as a single point of entry for all external services related to Anaplan.

The plan is to grow out the CoE to all planning and forecasting processes of the company and I am looking for an experienced Anaplan Model Builder / PM that can challenge stakeholders and grow out the CoE

Why this opportunity?

• Work in a highly international team with individuals from over 30 countries across the world
• Possible management opportunities
• Be part of a Greenfield Anaplan implementation
• Play a significant role in developing the Anaplan roadmap
• Opportunity to get exposure to BI, Analytics and Data sciences tools
• Partake in a big Finance Transformation

About the Role

• Implementation of Anaplan within the group internationally
• Define the target architecture for new models
• Manage the activity of the Architect and Builders consultant team
• Ensure consistency of development between models
• Write or maintain the technical documentation of the applications
• Lead the network of local Anaplan experts (assistance and training)
• Build the project roadmap

Your Profile

• Anaplan Certificate
• Data modeling
• Strong personality that can challenge stakeholders
• Autonomous individual with strong drive
• English is required (written and spoken)
• Right to work in EU
• Ability to supervise several projects in parallel
• 2-3 years of Anaplan experience
• Experience from managing a team and delivering projects

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in a BI tool (Tableau, QlikView, PowerBI)
• Proficiency in database tools (Access, SQL)
• Tagetik experience is a bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-consultant looking to take the step inhouse. The role will be 100% project driven. If this sounds like you apply or reach out to david.tydesten@systemsaccountants.com at SystemsAccountants.