Principal Engagement Manager

Job Description

Anaplan is seeking a Principal Engagement Manager to lead strategic Anaplan deployments across the UK and Nordics. This London-based hybrid role focuses on delivering high-impact planning solutions for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex implementations, ideally across Supply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Workforce Planning domains. They should be comfortable operating at the intersection of delivery and advisory, with strong skills in scoping, negotiating, and managing escalations.Anaplan offers a winning culture that champions diversity and provides opportunities for growth and development.Role involves:

• Leading end-to-end deployments of Anaplan solutions with internal teams and partners.
• Serving as the main point of contact for delivery, aligning with customer stakeholders.
• Navigating complex programs, ensuring delivery excellence while managing scope, risk, budget, and resources.
• Driving key project decisions on design, testing, timelines, and change management.
• Championing the Anaplan Way methodology.
• Reporting on project status and portfolio health.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of program or project management experience across complex enterprise initiatives.
• Domain expertise in Supply Chain, FP&A, or Workforce Planning.
• Strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale projects within tight timelines and budgets.
• Agile project delivery experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for driving business outcomes.

Anaplan offers:

• Opportunity to shape the success of strategic customers.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.