Anaplan Product Owner

We are seeking an Anaplan Product Owner to lead the design and delivery of Anaplan solutions supporting people focused operational organization, transitioning from manual-based reporting of record to scalable, structured planning models. This role will work closely with an Anaplan integration team and a People Technology team.

The Product Owner will serve as a functional and technical translator, creating workflows, Anaplan’s modeling capabilities, and a Workday-oriented People Technology organization. This role is focused on operational planning and organization, not financial budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, roadmap, and backlog for Anaplan solutions supporting teacher operations and organizational planning

• Drive the evolution from manual-based systems of record to governed Anaplan models

• Ensure Anaplan solutions align with operational requirements and broader People Technology architecture

• Act as the primary liaison between:

• Operational users

• The Anaplan integration and development team

• The People Technology team focused on Workday

• Translate manual-based workflows, calculations, and business rules into Anaplan requirements

• Clearly articulate Anaplan’s role and value within a Workday-centric ecosystem

• Partner with Anaplan architects and model builders to design and deliver solutions focused on:

• Operational capacity and staffing structures

• Scenario modeling and operational forecasting (non-financial)

• Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics

• Review and validate model builds to ensure usability, performance, and adherence to Anaplan best practices

• Collaborate with integration teams to define data flows between Anaplan and upstream/downstream systems

• Ensure data accuracy, model integrity, and alignment with established governance standards

• Manage enhancements and iterative improvements to Anaplan solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with Anaplan, including hands-on model design or solution ownership

• Experience serving as a Product Owner or Functional Lead in a cross-functional delivery environment

• Strong experience translating manual-based operational systems into enterprise planning tools

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of business needs and technical delivery

Preferred Skills

• Anaplan certification (Model Builder, Solution Architect, or equivalent)

• Experience working alongside Workday or People Technology platforms

• Background in workforce operations and people planning

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills