Architect-Anaplan

Company Description Keansa Solutions – Global is a consulting and technology firm specializing in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), helping organizations drive digital transformation, resilience, and sustainable growth. The company bridges data, analytics, finance, supply chain, and operations to simplify complexity and turn insight into action. Keansa delivers services across analytics and planning, modern finance, sales and operations planning, supply chain optimization, and ESG & sustainability, using practical and scalable technology solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands with a growing presence in Europe, Asia Pacific, the UAE, and North America, Keansa partners with clients in industries such as Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, and Energy. The firm focuses on enabling business intelligence and confident decision making, supporting organizations in turning uncertainty into clarity and ambition into measurable results.Role Description The Architect–Anaplan role is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai. The Architect will design and own the Anaplan architecture across planning domains, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing models that align with client business needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include translating business requirements into Anaplan solution designs, leading model architecture and build standards, and overseeing integration with source systems and downstream applications. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams, managing implementation roadmaps, and providing guidance on best practices, governance, and optimization. The Architect will also review existing solutions, perform performance tuning, support troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement, documentation, and knowledge sharing.QualificationsStrong solution Architecture and Architectural Design skills for planning and EPM platforms, preferably with hands-on Anaplan experience.Experience in Software Development and configuration for enterprise applications, including scripting, model building, or related technical implementation work.Proficiency in system Integration, including APIs, ETL tools, and data pipelines connecting Anaplan with ERP, CRM, and data warehouse environments.Demonstrated Project Management capabilities, including planning, coordination, stakeholder communication, and delivery within agreed timelines and scope.Solid understanding of finance, supply chain, or sales and operations planning processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical designs.Experience in consulting or cross-functional environments, working with diverse teams and global stakeholders.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and a focus on model performance and data quality.Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications in Anaplan or