Transformation - Anaplan Manager

Job Description As an Anaplan Manager, you’ll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the Transformation Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Day-to-day responsibilities Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment Provide post-production support Participate in full life cycle implementations Assist in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization) Other duties as assigned Technical skills and qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required; Master’s degree is a plus Minimum 4 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level Minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations of Anaplan Industry recognized professional certification required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports Experience with application integration & back-end data connectivity applications Experience installing/configuring/implementing Infor Applications Exposure or training on Anaplan Applications Knowledge of Anaplan Applications Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects Strong leadership skills, able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40% Benefits Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. 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