Technical Lead for Anaplan

Johnson Controls Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global building solutions provider is seeking an experienced Anaplan Technical Lead or Senior Architect in Manchester. This role involves designing, governing, and optimizing enterprise planning architecture, focusing on delivering scalable and efficient Anaplan solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in technical architecture, data integration, and governance frameworks. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making buildings smarter and sustainability a cornerstone of their mission.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Exciting project opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Architect or Senior Anaplan Model Builder in large-scale implementations.
• Deep expertise in Anaplan model building and ALM.
• Strong understanding of data integration and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Anaplan architectural blueprint.
• Establish governance for model lifecycle management.
• Oversee integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems.

Skills

Anaplan experience

Technical architecture

Data integration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Informatica

MuleSoft

Jira

Job description

.**What you will do**We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Technical Lead or Senior Architect to design, govern, and optimize our enterprise planning architecture. This role will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing Anaplan solutions across commercial planning, financial forecasting, and workforce planning. You will act as the technical authority for Anaplan, ensuring best practices, architectural integrity, and alignment with enterprise standards.**How you will do it*** **Solution Architecture & Design** + Define and maintain the Anaplan architectural blueprint, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with global standards. + Translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs, leveraging Anaplan best practices and minimizing technical debt.* **Technical Governance** + Establish and enforce governance for model lifecycle management, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), and workspace optimization. + Define and enforce modelling standards, naming conventions, and modular design principles. + Conduct architectural reviews and quality assurance for all Anaplan builds.* **Integration Leadership** + Design and oversee integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems (e.g., Snowflake, Salesforce, Workday, OneStream, Callidus). + Ensure data integrity, security, and efficient data flows across platforms.* **Performance Optimization** + Monitor and optimize model performance, workspace utilization, and calculation efficiency. + Implement advanced techniques for large-scale models and complex calculations. + Establish and maintain governance frameworks for data security, access control, and model lifecycle management.* **Technical Enablement** + Mentor and guide model builders, administrators, and technical teams. + Develop technical documentation, standards, and reusable components.* **Innovation & Best Practices** + Stay current with Anaplan platform updates and emerging capabilities. + Look for ways to adjust the apps to be more intuitive + Champion the Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.* **Delivery Support** + Collaborate with Product Owners and business stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with strategic goals. + Support UAT, release readiness, and technical troubleshooting.**What we look for****Required*** Experience in Anaplan or similar enterprise planning platforms.* Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Anaplan Model Builder in large-scale implementations.* Deep technical expertise in Anaplan model building, ALM, workspace management, and performance tuning.* Strong understanding of data integration, APIs, and ETL processes.* Experience with governance frameworks and architectural standards.* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex technical challenges.* Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and business stakeholders.* Fluent in English (written and verbal).**Preferred*** Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner.* Experience with integration tools and platforms (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft).* Background in multinational corporations with complex planning needs.* Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, The Anaplan Way).* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.**Our culture**At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in today’s market. Our hardworking people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work.#LI-BB1#LI-HybridYour buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.