Anaplan Principal Consultant

Systems Accountants is partnering with a global EPM consultancy to place a senior Anaplan professional in a solution architecture role specializing in Workforce Planning. This is a strong fit for a certified Anaplan practitioner who has led multiple WFP implementations and is ready to operate as the technical authority on complex, enterprise-scale engagements.

About the Role This is a Principal Consultant-level position. You will own end-to-end solution design for Workforce Planning use cases, working directly with client stakeholders and delivery teams to translate complex planning requirements into scalable, high-performing Anaplan solutions. The role also carries pre-sales and internal practice development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Architect and deliver Anaplan WFP solutions across a range of use cases

Lead requirements workshops, solution design sessions, data mapping, UAT, and post-go-live support

Design end-to-end planning architectures covering data flows, integrations, scenario management, and reporting

Integrate Anaplan with enterprise source systems

Mentor model builders and junior consultants on modeling standards and architectural best practices

Contribute to pre-sales activities, including demos, proofs of concept, and solution shaping

Required Qualifications Certified Solution Architect and/or Master Ana planner certification required

Minimum 5 years of hands-on Anaplan implementation experience

Minimum 2 to 3 completed Workforce Planning implementations in a lead architecture capacity

Experience integrating Anaplan with enterprise systems such as ERP, HCM, CRM, or WFM platforms

Nice to Have Deep working knowledge of the Polaris Engine Prior involvement in pre-sales, RFP responses, or solution shaping

Position Details

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Remote (preference for candidates based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto)
No visa sponsorship available