Anaplan Solution Architect

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Role Purpose

The Functional Architect is responsible for the design of the functional architecture of the Anaplan, maintaining this architecture overtime as well as reviewing future developments in cooperation with IT&S teams, Digital portfolios teams and other Business stakeholders.

He / She will be the Design Authority for any new requested changes on the Anaplan solutions and ensure architecture alignment with Anaplan and roadmap.

The Anaplan Solution Architect will also be responsible for providing design solutions and options to best answer Business requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Represent the Design Authority for any changes impacting Anaplan solution.
• Work closely with Digital Solution Leads and Business stakeholders to understand their requirements and processes, and to identify areas where the Anaplan can provide value.
• Propose business processes standardization and optimization within and across business functions, in alignment with the corresponding GPO (Global Process Owners).
• Lead the architecture and design of comprehensive Anaplan solutions that meet the needs of the organization, following standards of performance and reliability incorporating Anaplan (industry) Best practices.
• Work with Digital Solution Leads, Project Managers and Technical teams to ensure that the changes in Anaplan are implemented successfully and as per Design.
• Build and configure Anaplan models, dashboards, and reports, ensuring they align with business needs and best practices.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and data integration designs to ensure seamless integration with existing system
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior model builders and other team members including business teams.

• Monitor the performance of Anaplan, conduct regular reviews of Anaplan models to identify and implement performance improvements.
• Build and Maintain overview and detailed mapping of business processes, functionalities, and data within the perimeter of Anaplan
• Collaborate with IT&S and Digital Teams to ensure alignment with global company standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in Anaplan and incorporate them into the organization's software solutions as appropriate.
• Contribute to maintaining relationships with Anaplan and implementation partners.
• Contribute to Budget definition.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Certification: Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (preferrable) – Model Builder Level 2 (minimum)

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in delivering EPM Solutions or IT projects with at least 5 years of experience on Anaplan Platform.
• Proven experience as an EPM Solution Architect (Anaplan is preferred), with a strong background in designing and implementing software solutions.
• Proficiency in EPM or Anaplan model building, including complex multi-dimensional models, data integration using APIs, and model optimization.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, HR and supply chain processes and the ability to translate them into Anaplan solutions.
• Experience with Anaplan's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and UX is a plus.
• Experience working with vendors and third-party providers to integrate software solutions
• Knowledge in Scrum Agile methodologies is an added advantage
• Ability to lead through collaboration with effective stakeholder management
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, delivering customer-centric solutions with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues, and a passion for data-driven decision-making
• Mentor and coach junior Anaplan model builders, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster their professional development

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.