Ciena

Lead Solution Architect (Anaplan)

Ciena$91K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ottawa, ON
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect responsible for complex enterprise solution architecture.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting planning solutions within an IT department, focusing on cross-functional delivery and stakeholder alignment.
  • 5+ years in a data warehouse environment, focusing on data structures, integration design, and data quality.
  • 5+ years of experience with SOX compliance, auditability, and control requirements in solution design.
  • Strong background in enterprise planning and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Anaplan platform architecture across various planning domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
  • Define robust solution architecture patterns for model structures and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
  • Design integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems, collaborating with Data Engineering teams.
  • Establish governance for modeling standards, release management, and data security across the platform.
  • Guide model builders and partners in solution design and address technical risks and issues effectively.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to conduct architecture reviews and ensure technical decisions align with business outcomes.
  • Shape the roadmap and strategy for the Anaplan platform and drive automation and technical development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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.
  • Compliance with laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Full Job Description
Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan) The Lead Enterprise Solution Architect (Anaplan) serves as the senior technical authority for the Anaplan platform, translating enterprise planning priorities into scalable, reliable, and controlled solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Anaplan Enterprise Architecture, this role shapes platform architecture, integration strategy, delivery governance, and technical standards across FP&A, IT, Data Engineering, and business leadership. The position strengthens enterprise planning outcomes through platform leadership, stakeholder alignment, and technical team development. How you will make an impact: • Lead end-to-end Anaplan platform architecture across planning domains in alignment with enterprise priorities, standards, and scalability goals. • Define solution architecture patterns for model structure, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), modular design, performance, and enterprise planning data models. • Design integrations with Snowflake, Power BI, ERP, CRM, and HR systems in partnership with Data Engineering. • Govern modeling standards, release management, deployment controls, data security, audit readiness, and SOX alignment across the platform. • Direct model builders, architects, vendors, and partners on solution design, build quality, technical risk, and issue resolution. • Partner with Product Ownership, FP&A, IT, and business leadership to lead architecture reviews and align technical decisions with enterprise outcomes. • Shape the Anaplan platform roadmap, Connected Planning strategy, automation opportunities, and technical capability development across the delivery team. The must haves: • Experience: 5+ years as a Certified Anaplan Solution Architect with demonstrated ownership of complex enterprise solution architecture. • Experience: 5+ years supporting planning solutions within an IT department, including cross-functional delivery, platform support, and stakeholder alignment. • Experience: 5+ years working with data in a data warehouse environment, including enterprise data structures, integration design, and data quality considerations. • Experience: 5+ years working with SOX controls and applying control, auditability, and compliance requirements to solution design and platform operations. The annual pay range for this position is $91,000 - $145,400 CAD #LI-WH1 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.

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
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