Job DescriptionAs an Anaplan Director, you will lead enterprise planning and transformation engagements, helping clients modernize forecasting, budgeting, workforce planning, and decision-making capabilities through Anaplan solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, oversee complex implementations, drive business development efforts, and contribute to the continued growth of the Transformation Practice.
Your day-to-day may include:- Lead full lifecycle Anaplan implementations, including strategy, planning, design, build, testing, deployment, and support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on planning, performance management, and transformation initiatives
- Lead business process assessments and future-state design workshops
- Oversee solution architecture, requirements gathering, system design, configuration, and quality assurance
- Manage project teams, budgets, timelines, risks, and overall engagement delivery
- Drive client satisfaction through strong governance, communication, and issue resolution
- Develop and expand executive-level client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services
- Lead proposal development, solutioning, pricing discussions, and pursuit activities
- Support practice growth through thought leadership, go-to-market initiatives, and business development efforts
- Mentor and develop consultants, managers, and solution architects
- Recruit, interview, and develop top talent across the practice
- Meet or exceed targeted utilization and business development goals
- Contribute to methodology development, practice operations, and intellectual capital creation
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of consulting and/or industry experience delivering enterprise planning, EPM, or digital transformation solutions
- Proven experience leading complex Anaplan implementations and enterprise transformation programs
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, financial planning, and operational planning processes
- Experience with EPM integrations, data management, and enterprise system connectivity
- Demonstrated success managing executive-level client relationships and influencing business outcomes
- Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent engagements
- Strong program management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with business development, proposal development, solutioning, and revenue growth activities
- Proven ability to mentor teams, develop leaders, and drive practice growth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Anaplan certifications preferred
- Ability to travel as needed; expected travel up to 40%
The base salary range for this position is between $211,646 and $273,818. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
