
Principal Consultant- EPM at Weekday AI. This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 25-35 LPA). Min Experience: 5 years. JobType: full-time. Key Accountabilities:. . Lead and oversee Anaplan implementation projects by translating business processes into technical requirements, designing solutions, preparing documentation, and guiding implementation. . . Manage security configurations, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure smooth deployments. . . Perform quality assurance on deliverables, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with best practices and standards. . . Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Anaplan, resolving complex issues, providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and supporting solution delivery. . . Manage and support multiple concurrent Anaplan implementations, balancing competing priorities and deadlines effectively. . . Develop project plans, timelines, and effort estimations; create detailed resource plans and schedules through sprint planning cycles. . . Collaborate with sales teams to build proof-of-concept (POC) models, demonstrating Anaplan’s value to clients. . . Convert POC models into detailed blueprints, covering modules, lists, line items, and calculations. . . Assist in preparing technical proposals, identifying project scope, setting priorities, and defining milestones. . . Partner with internal competency teams to translate business use cases into apps and planning accelerators. . . Lead client discussions confidently and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. . . Contribute to internal capability building, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and enhancing technical expertise within the team. . . Key Skills & Qualifications:. . Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business (Master’s preferred). . . Certified Anaplan professional; Master Anaplanner or Solution Architect certification preferred. . . 4+ years of proven experience delivering Anaplan solutions as a Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner. . . 6+ years of consulting experience in enterprise performance management (EPM) software such as Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Cognos TM1, SAP BPC, or Business Objects. . . Strong expertise in multi-dimensional modeling and scalable model building. . . Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables, formulas, charts, etc.) with the ability to convert spreadsheets into optimized Anaplan models. . . Deep knowledge of data integration (inbound and outbound) with ERP and source systems. . . Experience architecting models across multiple planning domains (FP&A, sales, supply chain, workforce, etc.). . . Industry expertise in 2–3 verticals such as CPG, Retail, High-Tech, Aerospace & Defense, or Pharma is highly desirable. . . Familiarity with Anaplan Agile methodology. . . Strong client-facing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms. . . Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. . . Skilled in preparing documentation and delivering Anaplan training sessions.. . Company Location: India.