Principal IS Architect, 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 implement and own groundbreaking solutions supporting global professionals in Amgen's Finance, Research and Development, and Global Commercial Operations.

Are you a skilled technologist or, have a background in Finance or Accounting with a curiosity for Tech Then this is the right job for you! Come join our team and be a part of something new that we can be proud of!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Define and implement architectural principles and standards consistent with the industry, across Anaplan models
• Lead model building activities, including build and validation of modules and calculations, security and workflow management, performance optimization etc.
• Work directly with Product Owner and SMEs to understand, prioritize and advise on application focus and rollout
• Co-innovate with Amgen's Finance team by planning and managing Technology roadmaps
• 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
• Own and maintain SDLC documentation using Agile tools such as Confluence

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Masters/ Bachelors degree and 8 to 14 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience of implementing and managing multiple Anaplan Planning solutions. Experience in Scenario planning and AI/ML modeling a plus.
• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (Preferred) or Master Anaplanner
• 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 to evaluate and introduce new technologies that will allow business partners to meet their objectives
• Experience with cloud ETL tools (e.g Databricks) and Tableau a plus

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills
• Strong 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 Solutions Architect certification
• Master Anaplanner certification (preferred)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• 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