Anaplan​/Pigment Architect

Overview

Role:
Anaplan/Pigment Architect (Contract) – Santa Clara, CA. On-site. Pay: $56.83 - $75.00 per hour. Industry experience in Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales is required. Key skills include data integration, documentation, and model governance.

Job Title:

Anaplan/ Pigment Architect

Location:

Santa Clara, CA – Onsite

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan / Pigment Architect to design, develop, and optimize enterprise planning models across Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in the US and India to translate complex business requirements into scalable and efficient Pigment (or Anaplan) models that drive strategic decision-making.

• Model Design & Development:
  Architect, design, and build complex Pigment (and/or Anaplan) models for Finance (Revenue, COGS, COS, Long Range Planning, OPEX), Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Forecasting, Inventory Management), and Sales (Quota, Territory, Incentive Planning). Ensure models are scalable, modular, and aligned with best practices in model-building standards.
• Business
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with business stakeholders and SMEs to gather and analyze planning requirements. Translate business processes into efficient model structures, data flows, and calculation logic. Collaborate with US and India delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Data Integration & Management:
  Work with data engineering teams to connect Pigment/Anaplan models with enterprise data sources (ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse). Establish and maintain data validation and reconciliation processes.
• Governance & Best Practices:
  Define and enforce model governance, documentation, version control, and security standards. Drive continuous improvement in model design, process efficiency, and automation.
• Testing & Deployment:
  Lead model testing, scenario validation, and user acceptance processes. Provide post-deployment support and continuous enhancement of existing models.
• Training & Support:
  Conduct user training sessions and create user documentation. Mentor and guide junior model builders or analysts on Pigment/Anaplan best practices.

• Proven experience as an Anaplan/Pigment Architect or equivalent in designing and delivering enterprise planning models.
• Strong data integration, data governance, and security awareness; experience with ERP/CRM/data warehouse integrations.
• Industry experience in Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales is preferred.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work with distributed teams (e.g., US and India).
• Knowledge of version control, testing, deployment, and model documentation best practices.

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