Program Manager

As a Program Manager at Anaplan, you will oversee the management of multiple application releases in the Financial Planning domain. This includes program operations, stakeholder engagement, planning, roadmapping, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll ensure that projects are delivered on time, adhere to development standards, and closely align with business objectives.

The Program Manager role at Anaplan requires proven experience leading large-scale software application programs, preferably within relevant domains like Sales Performance or Financial Planning. Strong technical skills in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban, along with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities are essential. Having project management certifications such as PMP or SAFe is advantageous.

The Program Manager at Anaplan plays a crucial role in driving innovation in digital planning solutions by managing the development and execution of application projects. This leadership position ensures that all initiatives support the company's strategic goals and enhances the capabilities of our platforms, ultimately enabling our customers to optimize their decision-making processes.

Working as a Program Manager at Anaplan comes with numerous benefits, including a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a company pension scheme. Additionally, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your unique perspective is valued.

Anaplan prides itself on its Winning Culture, which emphasizes diversity of thought, collaboration, and celebrating achievements. As a Program Manager, you'll be part of a team that behaves like leaders regardless of title and is committed to ambitious goals, making it a unique and fulfilling place to work.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've led software development, emphasizing your understanding of the phases involved in the software development lifecycle. Mention any methodologies you have used, like Agile or Waterfall, and how you ensured that all elements were executed efficiently.

Highlight your strategies for building relationships with stakeholders, such as regular check-ins, updates, and feedback collection. Discuss how you've effectively communicated project objectives and progress to ensure alignment and support throughout a project's lifecycle.

Share your approach to identifying potential risks early in a project and how you prioritize them. Discuss your methods for mitigating risks and how you've successfully resolved issues that arose during your previous projects.

Select a project that had a significant positive outcome, outlining your role, the objectives, and the results achieved. Focus on your leadership, the methods you used, and the impact the project had on the organization or clients.

Talk about your communication strategies, which may include regular meetings, collaborative platforms, and transparent reporting methods. Emphasize the importance of fostering an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and updates.

Mention specific project management tools you've used, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana, and explain how they help facilitate project tracking, issue resolution, and team collaboration. Provide examples of how these tools aided in previous projects.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing based on project deadlines, client needs, and overall business goals. You might talk about the use of frameworks or tools that assist in prioritizing effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently.

Share your ideas on encouraging team members to share new ideas and solutions, which might include brainstorming sessions or incentive programs. Express the importance of a supportive environment where creativity is valued and rewarded.

Talk about your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on open communication, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground. Give an example of a time you resolved a conflict successfully and maintained team cohesion.

Discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) you track, such as timelines, budget adherence, quality of deliverables, and stakeholder satisfaction. Explain how tracking these metrics informs future project decisions and improvements.