Lead Anaplan Model Builder

Overview The Lead Anaplan Model Builder plays a pivotal role in delivering sophisticated solutions to our clients. The Lead Anaplan Model Builder leads and participates in enterprise-sized client engagements, leveraging their advanced expertise in Anaplan and finance to design and implement multi-dimensional models. They will collaborate with internal teams and clients, ensuring successful execution of complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of delivery excellence, meeting utilization goals, and achieving project milestones. Enterprise Engagements : Lead end-to-end client engagements, providing expert guidance and support for enterprise-sized projects. Project Leadership : Lead, build, and design intuitive, multi-dimensional Anaplan models for large or enterprise-size systems. Lead multiple large-scale projects and project teams. Solution Design : Design and architect use cases, providing complex solutions that meet client needs. Client Engagement/ Workshops: Lead client workshops on training, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment. Independently manage client relationships and lead overall client delivery from contract signature to successful deployment. Meet Billable Hours Target: Meet or exceed the set target for billable hours by efficiently managing time and workload. Mentorship: Mentor team members and provide leadership to Anaplan model builders, fostering their development. Meet deliverable deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate project completion. Experience leading medium to large end-to-end engagements with equivalent scope and size, including multiple use cases such as project management, budget strategy, and planning. Project Management: Ability to lead the implementation of large, complex projects, including managing sprints and stand-ups. Ability to communicate clear requirements and deliverables to model builds on projects. Quality Assurance/Testing: Proven experience in leading quality assurance (QA) and testing efforts, writing test scripts, and creating user stories. Experience leading small use cases with multiple fully referenceable clients, consistently delivering high-quality solutions. Advanced-level subject matter expertise in architecting end-to-end solutions with multiple use cases and data integration. Strong experience using Anaplan software, with Model Builder certification and working towards Solution Architect certification. Agile Practices: Demonstrated successful use of Agile methodologies, including leading small use case sprints and stand-ups. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to compile and analyze data effectively. Solid practical understanding of financial systems and procedures, with experience working in higher education or the public sector preferred. Delivery Excellence : Ability to discuss honeycomb, thought leadership, and delivery excellence, consistently delivering high-quality solutions. BA or equivalent in Computer Science, Finance, Analysis, or a related field. ~5 + years of project management, consulting, or technical experience. ~ Extensive experience in model building/design, with expertise in leading and designing complex, enterprise-level solutions. ~ Supervision: Anaplan Model Builder certification, with significant progress towards Solution Architect certification. ~ Current Permanent US Work Authorization Required. Senior-Level Experience: 5-7 years of progressively responsible project management, consulting, or technical experience, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Global Project Experience: Experience managing complex projects, possibly on a global scale, understanding diverse regulatory environments and business practices. Change Management: Expertise in leading organizational change initiatives, with a strong focus on change management strategies. Performance Metrics: Strong track record of meeting or exceeding performance metrics, including utilization rates, project delivery, and client satisfaction scores. Tru Consulting offers competitive wages, full benefits, incentives, competitive workplace personnel programs, and all positions are fully remote. Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and life insurance. Vacation, sick and personal time off Paid holiday time. Monthly cell phone and internet stipend. Annual retreat for training and team building. At Tru Consulting, our mission is to deliver exceptional consulting services that surpass client expectations, fostering genuine partnerships that empower organizations to make data-informed decisions. We specialize in the Higher Education and Public Sector industries, leveraging our deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and innovative approaches to address our clients' most pressing challenges. Our purpose extends beyond efficient project delivery; we aim to positively influence the organizations we serve and the communities they impact. Tru Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or mental disability or other legally protected category, in accordance with applicable law.