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As a Solution Architect at Anaplan, you will be primarily responsible for delivering Anaplan planning solutions to strategic accounts. This includes translating existing business problems into sophisticated multi-dimensional models, modifying models for connected solutions, serving as an architectural SME, and participating in data integration and migration.

To be considered for the Solution Architect role at Anaplan, candidates should hold a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management Information Systems, alongside at least 5 years of experience in implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and a solid foundation in system implementation methodologies are also required.

Yes, the Solution Architect position at Anaplan is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States. This flexibility is part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can perform their best.

Preferred skills for the Solution Architect role include consulting experience, 3+ years of building and using Anaplan models, as well as experience in collaborative dynamic projects. Additionally, having a Master Anaplanner Certification and expertise in planning and modeling in areas such as Supply Chain or Finance is highly advantageous.

At Anaplan, the culture is centered on innovation, collaboration, and fun. As a Solution Architect, you'll be part of a team that values diversity of thought and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, while also celebrating achievements and pursuing ambitious goals together.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you successfully designed or modified multi-dimensional models to meet complex business requirements, emphasizing the impact on stakeholders.

Share examples of past experiences where you encountered data integration challenges, explaining the strategies you employed to resolve them and the final outcome that benefited the project or organization.

Discuss your familiarity with implementation methodologies such as Agile. Provide examples of how following a structured approach has enhanced project outcomes in your previous roles.

Provide a specific instance where you led UAT testing, detailing how you organized the process, engaged stakeholders for feedback, and ensured that the solutions met quality standards before deployment.

Explain your approach to prioritizing tasks based on project deadlines, the impact of each responsibility, and how you communicate with team members to manage workloads effectively.

List the analytics and planning tools you've worked with, particularly Anaplan, and explain how you've utilized them to create solutions that improve business performance, giving relevant examples.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining open and transparent communication with clients, such as regular updates, soliciting feedback, and actively listening to their needs to ensure their success.

Explain how thorough documentation of models and processes enhances project clarity and helps onboard new team members, providing an example of how you’ve implemented this in past projects.

Provide a detailed example of a business problem you faced, the approach you took to analyze and resolve it, and the eventual outcome that benefited the client or organization.

Share your motivations related to the role, such as solving challenging problems, collaborating with diverse teams, or the satisfaction of seeing your solutions implemented successfully, to give insight into your passion for the work.