Lead Solution Architect (Anaplan)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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