Anaplan Model Builder

About the role

Location: Remote. Duration: Long Term Contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Anaplan model building experience.
• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect (Master Anaplanner preferred).
• Certified Level 3 Model Builder or higher.
• Strong experience with Polaris Calculation Engine.
• Experience designing and building solutions using Anaplan New UX (dashboards, pages, apps).
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO) for data integration and transformation.
• Proven experience designing multi-functional Anaplan models across FP&A, Sales, Supply Chain, or Workforce Planning.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data integrations and multi-model architecture.
• Must be able to work 8 AM–5 PM CST.
• Ability to travel quarterly to Dallas, TX (expenses paid).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to translate between technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Must be hands‑on.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with ability to articulate modeling logic clearly.
• SWA culture fit.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture and design for new and existing Anaplan models; define and enforce Anaplan modeling best practices, data structures, and integrations; create sustainable, scalable, and flexible model architectures aligned with business strategy; design scalable enterprise solutions leveraging Polaris for performance optimization; architect data orchestration strategies using ADO and other integration tools.
• Implementation & Development: Oversee and/or develop Anaplan models, modules, lists, dashboards (New UX), and data flows; build intuitive and user‑friendly New UX dashboards aligned with business requirements; partner with internal teams and external partners to ensure models are deployed efficiently and maintained effectively; manage the model lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, and enhance; participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate in 2‑week sprint cycles.