We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to act as a strategic leader at the very heart of our platform’s evolution. This isn’t just about managing timelines; it’s about orchestrating the programs that will define the future of our Connected Planning platform, from scaling our core calculation engine to launching new AI-driven forecasting capabilities.
You will be a trusted advisor to our VPs of Engineering and Product, translating complex technical trade-offs into clear business implications to help them make the right strategic bets for Anaplan’s future.
Your Impact
Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership on program structure and high-impact decisions.
Orchestrate and drive Anaplan’s most critical initiatives, from core infrastructure migrations to new module launches for enterprise customers.
Serve as the central communication hub between Engineering, Product, and Architecture to resolve conflicts and drive toward shared goals.
Elevate the entire program management function by mentoring team members and fostering a culture of excellence.
Create clarity from ambiguity by leading program kickoff, defining clear roles, and establishing processes for large-scale success.
Develop and maintain advanced roadmaps, creating a single source of truth for status, dependencies, and risks.
Champion and innovate with Agile and SAFe practices to continuously improve how we deliver value.
Your Skills
Proven experience managing complex software product development programs at Enterprise scale with a deep understanding of the full SDLC.
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leadership, translating technical details into a strategic executive narrative.
Exceptional leadership, diplomacy, and communication skills, with an ability to manage ambiguity and drive alignment without direct authority.
A genuine passion for developing talent, with experience formally or informally mentoring and coaching team members.
Deep experience with risk management, release planning, and dependency tracking in modern tools like Jira & Confluence.
Desired Skills
Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe).
Have a curiosity for new technologies and approaches, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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