Program Manager

Job Description

Anaplan is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of software applications in the planning sector. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving innovation in digital planning solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of program management, software development lifecycles, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution.

The Program Manager will work closely with product managers, software engineers, UX designers, and GTM Launch to ensure smooth project execution. They will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving and issue resolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the end-to-end management of multiple App releases within the Finance and Workforce Planning domain.
• Monitoring application development progress and providing routine status reports to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with platform application engineering teams, customers, finance, GTM Launch leadership, and third-party vendors.
• Leading the creation and maintenance of application development plans.
• Updating and aligning program roadmaps to support company and team objectives.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks in program execution.
• Helping teams adopt the engineering SDLC to drive consistency and quality.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager, leading large-scale software application programs.
• Strong technical acumen, with an understanding of Agile delivery at scale.
• Exposure to Scrum and Kanban, with the ability to manage Jira issues and roadmaps.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe) are advantageous.

Anaplan offers:

• A chance to work in a place that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.