Senior Manager, Pigment Services

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. This role will be incredibly important to the firm as we move our entire planning and forecasting capability to the platform. This role will be a leader, an influencer, and will drive very real impact – you will make a difference. Job Responsibilities Pigment Development & System Ownership Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the Pigment platform, ensuring a scalable, reliable, and high-performing environment Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, future-state technical solutions Design, develop, and maintain models, dashboards, workflows, and integrations that support enterprise-wide planning needs Continuously optimize system performance, usability, and scalability, driving increased adoption and efficiency across business teams Act as primary model and report builder, while teaching other team members these skills Partner with internal Data Engineering teams to ensure continuous bi-directional flow of Pigment data in and out of the firm’s Data Warehouse. AI & Advanced Planning Innovation Identify and implement AI-driven use cases (e.g., forecasting enhancements, automation, insight generation) that improve decision-making speed and accuracy Evaluate and integrate emerging AI capabilities into planning processes to reduce manual effort and enable predictive insights Act as a thought partner in advancing intelligent, data-driven planning capabilities across the organization. EPM / Enterprise Planning Expertise Apply deep expertise in EPM/CPM platforms (Pigment, Anaplan, or similar) to enhance enterprise planning capabilities Support planning use cases across FP&A, operations, and professional services environments Ensure planning models remain aligned with evolving business strategies, organizational complexity, and growth objectives Requirements Minimum 7 years of CPM/EPM experience, with 3+ years of hands-on Pigment experience in a current or recent role Proven track record in model building and system development (not solely leadership, sales, or client management) Experience in implementations and/or post-implementation support, with a clear interest in transitioning to an ownership model Experience supporting enterprise planning use cases, ideally within professional services Preferred Qualifications Experience applying or experimenting with AI within planning tools or EPM workflows Pigment certifications (in addition to hands-on expertise) Strong ability to work cross-functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset Strong communicator able to translate technical concepts into clear business value Demonstrated data-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation High level of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate independently in a high-impact role "Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. 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