Solution Architect - Anaplan

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Job Description
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda's recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda's ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
About the role
Anaplan is arguably the most sophisticated product offering in its class. It takes skill, vision, and technical ability to truly use Anaplan to its fullest extent. By building out an Anaplan CoE we will be at the forefront of the new age of connected planning. We will be a showcase for our customers illustrating the value and purpose behind a fully integrated business planning ecosystem.
Solutions Architect, Anaplan CoE
In this role, you will assist and advise the business on best practices both from a functional and technical perspective. Your work will ensure a seamless integration of Anaplan applications in to the larger connected planning vision. In doing so, partnering with IT, executive leadership, customers, partners, and other 3rd party organizations in order to best advise multiple lines of business will be integral to the ensured success of the Anaplan CoE.
Responsibilities
As a Solutions Architect for the Anaplan CoE, you are primarily responsible for working with the functional teams to advise, design, and develop applications that are in line with the greater Anaplan CoE goals and objectives.

• Work directly with functional business heads to understand, prioritize, and advise on application focus and rollout.
• Prepare metrics dashboards and advise executive leadership with data-driven decision making.
• Work with the Sr. Manager, Anaplan CoE to help prioritization of Anaplan-wide needs and requirements.
• Building responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Best practices within Anaplan models will include:
  • Optimized user experience and value within all models in production
  • Integrated organization Vision and Strategy in model design
  • Validated model structure and calculation results accuracy
  • Adoption of current platform functionality as released
  • Maintenance of appropriate data access and security
  • Model Performance optimization consistent with other available tools
  • Anaplan resource utilization consistent with best practices that address Workspace utilization, and model maintenance requirements
  • Cross Functional connected operations within all models
  • Support user enablement and training to achieve self-reliance on model development and uses

Requirements:

• Anaplan configuration expertise with 6+ months experience
• Financial, data, or general Excel analyst background
• Functional and business-facing communication skills
• Intellectually curious analytical problem-solver
• Self-directed and independent learner
• Dedicated to optimizing processes and user experiences

Locations
MEX - Santa Fe
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time