Senior Principal Product Manager, Applications

About Anaplan

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

Job Summary

Within Anaplan’s Finance Center of Excellence as Senior Principal Product Manager – Finance Applications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the applications for planning, forecasting, and reporting use cases, with responsibility for overseeing the product lifecycle of specific applications, from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with Application Solutions Architects and Finance Product Management teams, guide and advise our Application Builders Team, and ensure the successful adoption and implementation of these applications by our GTM and Professional Services teams. You will assist in shaping the long-term vision and strategy for the entire suite of Finance Applications. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative, results-driven product manager to drive Anaplan’s Finance solutions. The role requires proven application product management expertise, the ability to optimize processes, rigorous attention to detail and deadlines, and outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Your Impact

• Coordinate defining and managing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for specific Finance Applications targeting the office of the CFO.
• Drive the delivery of Finance Applications incorporating the suite of Anaplan platform components (including model and UX building, Application Framework, AI, user management, data integration, reporting, forecasting, etc.) by:
• Gathering and prioritizing application requirements from internal/external SMEs and customers.
• Documenting and managing the application design, resourcing, workplan, and critical paths, from approval to delivery; Ensuring adherence to best practices, application building standards, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with Anaplan QA Teams to develop test plans, automate testing processes, and identify and resolve defects.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of Finance Applications.
• Drive alignment and consensus across Anaplan’s Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and GTM Enablement Teams.
• Ensure seamless integration of Finance Applications into Anaplan’s GTM motion by:
• Supporting the creation of compelling conceptual demos and all supporting content, including training, guides, and playbooks, to empower partners and internal teams.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Finance Applications, including user guides, release notes, and technical specifications.
• Work with Anaplan Partners to help define and certify partner-built applications
• Mentor other product managers on the team, lead by example, and help to establish best practices for the product management organization.

Key Metrics

• Delivery to the market of Finance Applications and feature enhancements
• Adoption and successful completion of enablement by Anaplan Teams.
• Value of sales of Finance Applications
• Evaluation and feedback from Product Management, Sales, Solution Consulting, Professional Services, and GTM Enablement.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the related field or similar positions
• Proven experience in product management and application development, with a focus on finance-related software solutions.
• Strong understanding of financial planning processes, methodologies, and systems with domain expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Experience building multi-dimensional planning models, ideally on the Anaplan platform.
• Strong understanding of modern AI concepts, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic frameworks.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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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Key skills/competency

• Product Management
• Finance Applications
• Roadmap Development
• Agile Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Application Development
• AI Concepts
• Financial Planning
• Anaplan Platform
• Communication Skills