As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan)
Role Summary
The Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan) reports into the Senior Manager, Anaplan Enterprise Architecture and serves as the senior technical authority supporting the Anaplan Enterprise Leader across all technical aspects of the Anaplan platform. This role leads enterprise solution architecture, defines model design standards, drives integration patterns, and governs environment and delivery practices for scalable, reliable, and controlled planning solutions. The role partners across FP&A, IT, Data Engineering, and business leadership to translate strategy into technical execution and platform outcomes across the enterprise.
Enterprise Architecture Ownership
Lead end-to-end platform architecture across planning domains in alignment with enterprise priorities
Develop scalable solution designs that meet defined business and technical requirements
Define architecture patterns for model structure, ALM, performance, and modular design across the platform
Ensure Anaplan solutions remain aligned to enterprise planning architecture, platform standards, and long-term scalability goals
Data & Integration Strategy
Lead technical design for integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems in partnership with Data Engineering
Define enterprise planning data model standards, including hierarchies, structures, and governance controls
Monitor data consistency, usability, and scalability across connected systems
Solution Design Governance
Set modeling standards, guardrails, and best practices for enterprise Anaplan solutions
Govern ALM, release management, and deployment controls across the Anaplan platform
Ensure audit readiness, data security, SOX alignment, and control compliance across solution design and platform operations
Platform Leadership & Delivery
Provide enterprise technical leadership across Anaplan initiatives, architecture decisions, and platform changes
Direct model builders and architects on design decisions, build quality, and issue resolution
Own platform performance, reliability, and scalability reviews and proactively address technical risks
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with Product Ownership, FP&A, IT, and leadership on planning solutions
Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical decision-making forums
Influence stakeholders to align solution decisions with business outcomes, platform standards, and enterprise priorities
Roadmap & Strategy
Shape the Anaplan platform roadmap by translating enterprise priorities into technical plans, sequencing, and implementation direction
Drive Connected Planning strategy through architecture direction, platform recommendations, and solution enablement
Identify opportunities for automation and integration
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor architects and model builders and raise technical capability across the Anaplan delivery team
Document and reinforce delivery standards, modeling practices, and technical playbooks
Provide technical oversight for vendor and partner contributions to ensure adherence to architecture and delivery standards
Lead platform governance, auditability, and control execution through defined technical processes and standards
Experience
5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect with demonstrated ownership of complex enterprise solution architecture
5+ years supporting planning solutions within an IT department, including cross-functional delivery, platform support, and stakeholder alignment
5+ years working with data in a data warehouse environment, including enterprise data structures, integration design, and data quality considerations
5+ years working with SOX controls, with the ability to apply control, auditability, and compliance requirements to solution design and platform operations
The annual pay range for this position is $91,000 - $145,400 CAD
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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Skills Required
- 5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect
- 5+ years supporting planning solutions within an IT department (cross-functional delivery, platform support, stakeholder alignment)
- 5+ years working with data in a data warehouse environment (enterprise data structures, integration design, data quality)
- 5+ years working with SOX controls and applying control, auditability, and compliance requirements to solution design and platform operations
- Experience designing integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems
- Proven ability to define architecture patterns, ALM/release management, performance, and scalable model design
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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