Manager, Information Systems - Anaplan

In this vital role you will drive innovation in a highly integrated Financial Planning landscape. You will be an integral member of a truly dynamic and exciting Product Team that will own ground-breaking solutions for global professionals in Finance, Research and Development, and Global Commercial Operations. Are you a seasoned technologist with a mind for crafting a connected planning and budgeting ecosystem to drive powerful financial insights Come join our team and be a part of something new that we can be proud of!

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Lead model building activities consistent with industry standards, including build and validation of modules and calculations, security and workflow management, performance optimization etc.
• Drive continuous improvement in the architecture by finding opportunities for innovation and efficiency
• Co-innovate with Amgen Financial Planning & Analysis team by planning and managing Product roadmaps
• Work directly with business SMEs to understand, prioritize and advise on application focus and rollout
• Work independently; function as a knowledge resource for less experienced team members
• Serve as lead for operational support in a DevOps model for the deployed Anaplan solutions
• Work on other initiatives and product teams on a rotational basis to gain multi-functional knowledge
• Own and maintain SDLC documentation using Agile tools such as Confluence

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree / Bachelor's degree with 8-13 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field

Must-Have Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing or managing multiple Planning solutions in Anaplan (preferred) or similar EPM tools (e.g. Hyperion, OneStream, SAP BPC or TM1)
• Experience working in DevOps teams, utilizing agile tools like Jira.
• Possesses strong learning agility and analytical thinking with solid attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and technical leadership, including a natural ability to breakdown and convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences
• Foster a culture of innovation
• Experience with Tableau a plus

• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of technology, function, or platform
• Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions
• Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• Anaplan Level 3 certification
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting
• Demonstrated awareness of presentation skills
• Strong transformation and change management experience
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.