Manager, AI Transformation & Change Management

Manager, AI Transformation & Change Management

We are looking for a Manager, AI Transformation & Change Management who will act as an AI program strategist, change architect, and delivery lead. You will support the end-to-end program management of Anaplan's AI transformation initiatives — governing the portfolio, driving adoption, and ensuring our investments in AI translate into measurable workforce and business outcomes.

You will partner closely with the business to keep cross‑functional work streams aligned, build the change journeys that bring our people along, and maintain the operating rhythms that connect initiative‑level execution to executive visibility.

• Own end-to-end program delivery across transformation and AI initiatives—from charter and scoping through execution, toll‑gating, and benefits realization.
• Define and operate PMO governance frameworks: milestone tracking, risk and dependency management, status reporting, and portfolio‑level planning cadences tied to FY cycles.
• Lead structural cost initiatives that shift Anaplan from a fixed‑cost model to a variable, investment‑ready cost structure—freeing capacity for targeted growth and profit improvement.
• Structure complex business challenges into logical workplans and conduct in-depth analyses—data collection, synthesis, and insight generation—to build the case for Lean or process re‑engineering interventions.
• Quantify and track initiative impact across financials, productivity, customer experience, and compliance.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations on program progress, key decisions, and assistance needed from senior leadership.
• Mentor Project Managers on project management fundamentals and process improvement disciplines; proactively identify and remove delivery blockers.

• Govern Anaplan’s internal AI transformation roadmap, partnering with the Office of the CFO to prioritize use cases (forecasting, scenario modeling, close acceleration) with measurable ROI.
• Design and execute change management strategies—stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and reinforcement—for both transformation and AI initiatives.
• Build adoption scorecards and readiness assessments; serve as a visible advocate through executive briefings, roadshows, and enablement sessions.
• Support workforce planning implications of AI adoption, including headcount modeling, role evolution, and contractor‑to‑FTE transitions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in program or portfolio management, organizational transformation, or change management—mix of consulting and in‑house experience preferred.
• Demonstrated PMO discipline: portfolio governance, dependency mapping, risk management, and executive‑level reporting at scale.
• Track record leading complex, cross‑functional programs with multiple work streams and executive stakeholders.
• Background in Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or process re‑engineering.
• Direct experience partnering with Finance (FP&A, Office of the CFO), with fluency in planning cycles, forecasting, and Non‑GAAP profitability.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels without direct authority and drive initiatives with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate complexity into clear, executive‑ready narratives.

• Experience leading AI, digital, or enterprise technology adoption programs.
• Hands‑on experience with Anaplan or similar connected planning platforms.
• PMP, PMI‑ACP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Familiarity with HR operations, workforce analytics, or headcount planning.

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