Kearney Activate Anaplan Senior Solution Architect (Boston)

Job Description

As a Senior Solution Architect within Kearney Activate in the Connected Planning Practice, you will lead the design and delivery of end to end Anaplan solutions that replace legacy, home grown planning processes with scalable, best in class models. You will partner closely with clients to understand complex business requirements, architect thoughtful planning solutions, and guide implementations from initial scoping through deployment and adoption.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology, combining deep hands on Anaplan expertise with strong consulting and client facing skills. You will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, independently managing engagements while mentoring and developing model builders across project teams. Through technical leadership, functional insight, and collaborative delivery, you will drive measurable impact across enterprise planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Translate business' home-grown solutions into best-in-class Anaplan models

Lead end-to-end Anaplan Implementations - identifying requirements, defining scope, architecting solutions, developing optimized models, documenting processes, and training product owners

Mentor, develop, and coach junior and senior model builders through daily activities

Who You Are

You bring Anaplan Level 3 certification and are a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect.

You bring 3+ years of experience implementing Anaplan as a Model Builder, including at least 1 year in a Solutions Architect role.

You possess 3+ years of experience in business consulting, including requirements definition, business analysis, and delivery of end to end client facing solutions using Anaplan Agile methodologies.

You offer experience across multiple industries, with exposure to 2–3 markets such as Energy, Finance, or related domains.

You demonstrate expert level proficiency in Excel, including advanced spreadsheet modeling, pivot tables, and formulas.

You bring hands on experience in FP&A, Enterprise Performance Management, Sales Performance Management, Sales and Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.

You serve as a primary point of contact for clients, independently managing communications and engagements.

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. At Kearney Activate, you will be part of a specialist team focused on building high performing digital, data, and ERP capabilities while shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Our people are sustained by a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base compensation with discretionary performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and immediate family

Generous retirement and savings contributions

• Structured learning and leadership development opportunities
• Personalized flexibility programs, including remote work, talent mobility, and externships
• Access to health, wellness, and family care benefits

Base Salary: $130k-$190k. It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.