Application Specialist - Anaplan
Application Specialist - Anaplan
- JR-156553
- Hybrid
- Bengaluru
- Technology Enablement
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Job Summary
This stellar opportunity involves thinking big and getting involved in solving complex business challenges across Data Center Build & Operate functions. You will partner directly with various Business Groups and IT teams to deliver high-impact Anaplan solution designs. In 2016, Equinix strategically implemented Anaplan within its Sales function. Since that original, successful implementation, the platform’s usage has expanded significantly. It is now a foundational tool utilized across HR, Finance, and Global Design and Construction functions. This widespread adoption has solidified Anaplan as a strategic Enterprise platform for Equinix. The organization is now looking forward to delivering its ambitious 2026 roadmap. This roadmap outlines key objectives specifically for Global Design & Construction operations. These crucial objectives include essential Anaplan Module Enhancements and vital Optimizations. Finally, the role requires leading complex Integrations to connect Anaplan seamlessly with various cross-functional applications.
Responsibilities
Support a mature and complex Anaplan deployment, reporting changes, error resolution, and business stakeholder requests
Drive multiple Anaplan use cases towards best-in-class standards, including optimizing model design, reducing model sparsity, and improving overall consistency
Develop documentation covering model data flows, key update processes, and model rollovers to support the sustainability of the Equinix deployment
Create large scale, high-impact technology solutions by collaborating with other architects/leads to develop the target state that is robust, flexible, scalable, secure, and that support enterprise strategic initiatives
Focus on enabling capabilities for the right business outcomes, reduce complexity, increase organizational agility, and drive competitive advantage for Equinix
Use a data driven approach to solve complex and business critical problems, bridging the gap between business problems and technology solutions
Design data integrations with ERP, SAAS and Analytics platforms
Support Design & Construction related incidents timely manner with full documentation of the resolution. Log the technical support observations in ServiceNow
Qualifications
5+ years of technical experience with Anaplan Model Building and Solutioning
5+ years of strong track record in architecting large scale enterprise applications, driving business value, and demonstrated leadership in Business Technology
Strong understanding of concepts around security, integration middleware, software architecture, building reusable APIs, and data integrity
Expert in Agile development practices: Scrum, DevOps, Design Thinking, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Iterative Development
Hand’s-on and Deep knowledge on Anaplan current architecture, features, and future roadmap
Anaplan Certified Model Builder (Level 3 or Level 2) is preferred
Master’s and/or bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering preferred
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