Job Description

Our client is looking for a Manager/Director to join the fast-growing Modeling team as a lead in their modeling analytics space with an emphasis on Anaplan-based solutions. The role is a key member of the Data Analytics team and will report to the VP of Modeling, working to design and guide the implementation of modeling architecture to shape the digital transformation strategy and deliver high impact projects. As a Modeling Lead, you will partner with the business stakeholders to translate business challenges into technical requirements, propose and deliver solutions through scalable technology innovation and process improvement.
You will be required to be in the office daily in either New York or Toronto.
Responsibilities

• Build partnership with business stakeholders to gain in-depth knowledge of business plan and key business processes; collaborate with stakeholders to identify business challenges and inefficient processes
• Lead end-to-end technology implementation - requirement gathering, solution design, UAT and change management
• Champion creativity, continuous delivery, and build a culture of innovation
• Assume ownership of existing technologies and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions for applicability to business needs; present business cases for evaluation and lead prototyping or POCs to validate expected value
• Work closely with the user community to understand their needs and reflect that in strategic solution design
• Manage, mentor and develop junior team members
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors in the delivery of models and data projects.

Qualifications

• Bacheloru0027s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance or equivalent practical experience
• At least 4 years of digital implementation experience across complex solutions with at least 2 years in Anaplan
• Anaplan model builder certification
• Experience in Financial Services, Real Estate, Private Equity industries
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification, Master Anaplanner Certification
• High level of business acumen. Ability to speak in non-technical terms and translate complex problems in business terms
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with other BI and Integration tools
• Possesses a desire to teach, and mentor others while also making significant individual contributions
• Experience in managing third-party consultants and contractors

Skills Required