Full-Time

Business Operations Manager

Posted on 12/9/2024

Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Ottawa, ON, Canada

This role requires you to be in our Ottawa office twice a week.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Data Analysis

You match the following Anaplan's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, technology, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
  • 10 years of overall work experience with 5+ years of experience in business operations, project management, or related roles, preferably in a product and technology environment
  • Strong knowledge of project and change management methodologies (PMP, Agile, or PROSCI certifications are preferred)
  • Proficiency in project management tools and change management frameworks
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
  • Experience working in a technology or software development environment is preferred
  • Familiarity with operational frameworks (e.g., OKRs, Lean Six Sigma) is preferred
  • Experience managing large-scale organizational changes is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Plan, execute, and oversee operational projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, tracking progress against key milestones
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success
  • Develop and execute change management strategies to support adopting new processes, systems, and tools
  • Assess the impact of operational changes on teams and stakeholders, addressing challenges proactively
  • Create and deliver communication plans, training programs, and resources to facilitate smooth transitions
  • Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure adoption
  • Partner with stakeholders from product and technology teams to align priorities and objectives
  • Communicate project and change management updates, milestones, and results to stakeholders at all levels
  • Use data and metrics to assess project and change management outcomes
  • Generate insights to inform future projects and strategies
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • PMP, Agile, or PROSCI certifications are preferred
  • Experience working in a technology or software development environment is preferred
  • Familiarity with operational frameworks (e.g., OKRs, Lean Six Sigma) is preferred
  • Experience managing large-scale organizational changes is preferred

Anaplan provides a cloud-based platform for business planning and performance management, allowing organizations to connect data, people, and plans. Its tools help users model scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations, enhancing collaboration and decision-making. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like data integration and advanced analytics, while also providing professional services such as training and consulting. Anaplan's goal is to improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making for businesses across various industries.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$291.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-based financial planning boosts Anaplan's market potential.
  • Partnership with NetApp enhances AI-driven analytics capabilities for business planning.
  • Acquisition of Fluence Technologies expands offerings in financial consolidation and reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes may disrupt company culture and strategic alignment.
  • Integration challenges from Fluence acquisition could affect operational efficiency.
  • Reliance on NetApp for data storage creates potential dependency risks.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform for connected business planning.
  • The platform supports real-time collaboration across various business functions and industries.
  • Anaplan's subscription model provides scalable solutions with continuous updates and new features.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time

Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k

Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work

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