Engineering Manager – Graduate Program

Your Impact

We are seeking a highly inspiring Engineering Manager with a passion for coaching and mentoring to design, lead and scale our Graduate Programme. This is a pivotal role in building the engine room for Anaplan’s future growth. You will be responsible for shaping the careers of our emerging software engineers, ensuring graduates receive world-class technical training, mentoring, and coaching, alongside practical engineering experience.

In close partnership with senior engineering leaders, people managers, and HR colleagues you will create a premier programme that cultivates the next generation of technical talent and ensures our graduates thrive in Anaplan’s fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of the Engineering Graduate Programme, ensuring it equips graduates with the technical and professional skills required to succeed.
• Define the programme structure, including technical training pathways, project assignments, mentoring and buddy schemes.
• Balance global consistency with local adaptability to meet regional engineering needs.
• Partner with engineering leaders and senior engineers to design and deliver technical learning modules (e.g., coding standards, software design, agile practices, cloud technologies).
• Integrate structured technical training with on-the-job project experience.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and encourage graduates to adopt industry best practices.

Mentoring, Coaching & Graduate Support

• Establish and oversee mentoring and coaching frameworks that connect graduates with experienced engineers.
• Ensure graduates receive regular feedback, development planning, and career guidance.
• Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for graduates, supporting them throughout their journey.

Collaboration with Engineering & Business Stakeholders

• Work with engineering teams to identify meaningful rotation placements and project opportunities.
• Partner with line managers to ensure graduates are set up for success in technical roles.
• Provide coaching and resources to managers and mentors on how to support early careers talent.
• Define KPIs such as graduate retention, progression into technical roles, and contribution to engineering projects.
• Track and evaluate programme effectiveness, reporting regularly to engineering and HR leadership.
• Continuously refine the programme using feedback and industry benchmarks.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in talent management, early careers development, or engineering programme leadership.
• Strong understanding of software engineering environments, tools, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver structured training, mentoring, and coaching initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with engineering leadership.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in measuring programme outcomes and demonstrating impact.
• Passion for developing early careers engineering talent and supporting their long-term success.

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader.

We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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