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!
About the Role:
Anaplan is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Anaplan Academy team. We are looking for a learning professional that’s innovative, curious, and a great collaborator. This individual should be passionate about delivering an exceptional learning experience in a fast-paced environment driven by ongoing innovation. The role will report to the Director of Curriculum Development, responsible for designing and developing learning experiences for technical learners that include Professional Services, delivery partners, and customers. The role will work across the Academy team, as well as partner across the organization with teams such as Product, Engineering, and Innovation Readiness & Excellence. Our ideal candidate is learner-centric in their approach and is experienced in using AI to accelerate instructional design and curriculum development workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design modular learning experiences that are high-quality, interactive, and effective spanning on-demand and facilitated experiences
- Develop engaging learning content such as videos, interactive simulations, and hands-on experiences aligned to the Anaplan brand
- Build relationships across the organization and effectively partner with subject matter experts to design and develop learning experiences
- Prepare train-the-trainer materials and lead train-the-trainer efforts to transition finalized content to the delivery (facilitation) team
- Learn the Anaplan platform and stay up to date on the latest innovations, including earning and maintaining various Anaplan certifications and credentials
- Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of the instructional design and curriculum development workflow to drive successful delivery of the learning experience
Your Experience:
- 5+ years of instructional design and curriculum development experience
- Proven application of learning theories, including adult learning theory and cognitive load theory, to training design and development for software/technical products
- Experience working with content authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Synthesia
- Proven ability to effectively use AI agents to accelerate instructional design and curriculum development workflows (experience creating AI agents is a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages stakeholders and tasks across multiple projects, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
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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Anaplan does not:
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of instructional design and curriculum development experience
- Proven application of adult learning theory and cognitive load theory for software/technical products
- Experience with content authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Synthesia
- Proven ability to effectively use AI agents to accelerate instructional design and curriculum workflows
- Experience creating AI agents
- Ability to work independently, manage stakeholders and tasks across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn the Anaplan platform and earn/maintain Anaplan certifications and credentials
Anaplan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anaplan and has not been reviewed or approved by Anaplan.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Earnings potential in sales is considered good or fair, with on‑target earnings achievable when plans are met. This indicates variable pay can meaningfully boost total compensation when targets are hit.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as strong, complemented by mental‑health resources and EAP support. Company‑wide paid wellbeing days reinforce the health and wellness focus.
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Parental & Family Support — Equitable parental and caregiver leave are highlighted alongside fertility and adoption support. Family‑forming programs such as Carrot are part of the offering.
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What We Do
Anaplan is building a future where connected leaders and teams are able to constantly adapt, transform and reinvent their businesses. We make it possible to share actionable insights, empower and unleash creativity, and drive innovation. With Anaplan, finance and operational leaders across the organization can model complex scenarios, forecast continuously with added intelligence, and make agile decisions with confidence.
