Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anaplan is a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through their AI-infused platform. The Senior Principal Product Manager will oversee the product lifecycle of Finance Applications, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful adoption and implementation of these applications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate defining and managing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for specific Finance Applications targeting the office of the CFO
- Drive the delivery of Finance Applications incorporating the suite of Anaplan platform components (including model and UX building, Application Framework, AI, user management, data integration, reporting, forecasting, etc.) by:
- Gathering and prioritizing application requirements from internal/external SMEs and customers
- Documenting and managing the application design, resourcing, workplan, and critical paths, from approval to delivery; Ensuring adherence to best practices, application building standards, and project timelines
- Collaborate with Anaplan QA Teams to develop test plans, automate testing processes, and identify and resolve defects
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of Finance Applications
- Drive alignment and consensus across Anaplan’s Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and GTM Enablement Teams. Ensure seamless integration of Finance Applications into Anaplan’s GTM motion by:
- Supporting the creation of compelling conceptual demos and all supporting content, including training, guides, and playbooks, to empower partners and internal teams
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Finance Applications, including user guides, release notes, and technical specifications
- Work with Anaplan Partners to help define and certify partner-built applications
- Mentor other product managers on the team, lead by example, and help to establish best practices for the product management organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in the related field or similar positions
- Proven experience in product management and application development, with a focus on finance-related software solutions
- Strong understanding of financial planning processes, methodologies, and systems with domain expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Experience building multi-dimensional planning models, ideally on the Anaplan platform
- Strong understanding of modern AI concepts, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic frameworks
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced degree preferred
Company Overview
Anaplan is a business planning software company that develops a cloud platform for decision-making with connected planning modeling. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.anaplan.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Anaplan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 25 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 54 in 2023, 72 in 2022, 104 in 2021, 52 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.