USGT Digital Hiring for Anaplan Consultant at Bangalore, Karnataka, India Full Time

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Role Proficiency: Under the supervision of a Senior Lead analyze and develop applications in assigned area of responsibility on ERP/CRM systems and design solutions. Outcomes: Optimise efficiency cost and quality by identifying opportunities for automation/process improvements and agile delivery models Learn technology business/system domain and as recommended by the project/account Contribute to ERP/CRM Practice related activities like (but not limited to) assembling content for case studies contributing to reusability coordinating internal seminars and conduct knowledge sharing sessions organizing sessions during and participating in hackathons etc. Identify the problem patterns and improve the technical design of the application/system Select appropriate technical options for development such as reusing improving or reconfiguration of existing components. Independently analyze design develop and test functionalities Develop technical documents such as Functional Design Specifications Deployment documentation Perform design document reviews peer code reviews and suggest code improvements A single point of contact for the build and deployment issues and resolving on time Responsible for code/configuration changes to production environment to resolve any issues post production move Independently manage client environments/perform installation related activities Perform root cause analysis technical troubleshooting architecture resolve performance issues Mentor juniors for client discussions and day to day activities and basic administrative tasks Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Influence and improve customer satisfaction through things like (but not limited to) offering suggestions for code refactoring and for small improvements in business processes. complete sprint deliverables ahead of schedule helping client architects and product owners by way of design suggestions and/or explaining functionality to business stakeholders etc Self-learning and implement new features released in ERP/CRM wherever possible. Set goals in NorthStar and timely measure the progress and update accordingly. Measures of Outcomes: Number of applicable technical/domain certifications completed Adherence to process and standards (coding standards) Number of mandatory training (Industry/Technology specific trainings UST mandatory trainings) completed Quick turnaround of production bugs Adherence to schedule / timelines Number of mid-size requirements solutioned and implemented Number of issues resolved Number of innovative industry/technology specific ideas submitted Number of positive feedback received from client (client appreciation emails) Number of suggestions/implementation of new features/standards/framework for client. Resource utilization throughout the year Outputs Expected: Requirement: Understand the requirements/user stories Estimate: Estimate time effort resource dependence for one’s own work and for others’ work including for modules. Follow scrum ceremonies. Participate in preparing RFPs and estimations in ERP/CRM Practice Design: Understand the design/LLD and link it to requirements/user stories Configuration and Coding: Adhere to coding standards and follow ERP/CRM best practices. Develop code independently. Review code done by peer and team. Test: Create and conduct unit testing. Test class coverage above 95%. Manage Defects: Perform defect RCA and mitigation Identify defect trends and take proactive measures to improve quality Client Interaction: Effectively interact with customers and articulate their inputs Manage Project: Manage delivery of modules and/or manage user stories Documentation: Create/review templates checklists guidelines standards for design/process/development Create/review deliverable documents. Design documentation requirements t test cases and results Document one’s own work Status Reporting: Report status of tasks assigned Comply with project related reporting standard and process Manage knowledge: Contribute project related documents share point libraries client universities Review the reusable documents created by the team Release: Follow and monitor release process Customer interaction: Clarify requirements and provide guidance to development team Present design options to customers Implementation reviews with stakeholders. Domain relevance: Develop feature / component with good understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client Recruitment and Onboarding: Part of technical screening team for recruiting candidates for A2/A3 Band. People management skills – manage onboard new team members guide reportees and provide timely feedback. Manage/Mentoring Team: Mentor junior developers in the team Set goals and provide feedback Skill Examples: Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications Break down complex problems into logical components Manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality Estimate effort time required for own work Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environment Make quick decisions on technical/project related challenges Team player capabilities and can manage a team mentor and handle people related issues with the team Maintain high motivation levels and positive dynamics in the team. Set goals for self and team. Provide feedback for team members Create and articulate impactful technical presentations Follow high level of business etiquette in emails and other business communication Drive conference calls with customers and answer customer questions Proactively ask for and help Ability to work under pressure determine dependencies risks facilitate planning and handle multiple tasks. Build confidence with customers by meeting the deliverables in time with quality. Estimate effort time and resources required for developing / debugging features / components Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to advise on best practices and approaches to the team and the client Ability to prepare test data and steps for unit integration and production testingas per project needs. Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge Examples: Functional and technical designing on various ERP and CRM cloud platform features and automations. Thorough knowledge of coding best practices and understanding the limitations of coding. Experience using data loader tools. Experience with production deployment and solving deployment errors. Knowledge of Agile Methods – Scrum and Kanban Knowledge in integrating ERP/CRM with external systems using SOAP API REST API etc. Additional Comments: JOB DESCRIPTION TEMPLATE SAMPLE Job Title: Anaplan Consultant Technology: ANAPLAN Type: Hybrid Qualifications: . Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. . 5+ years of experience in Anaplan. . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. . Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and management. . Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Job Overview: . Requirements Definition o Working with business analysts and finance stakeholders (often senior) to gather and interpret financial planning requirements o Translating requirements into clear functional and/or technical requirements and/or business or technical user stories o Understanding data requirements and associated calculation logic, translating these requirements into model designs o Assessing options for the implementation within the Anaplan platform, working with solution architects and other system teams to define the end-to-end solution with the aim of recommending forward-thinking, long-term solutions . Model Building o Supporting and enhancing existing models built during the initial implementation, delivering, and maintaining all model components (lists, modules, actions, UX pages, dashboards etc) o Designing and building new models, including prototypes o Developing inbound/outbound data feeds to and from the Anaplan data hub o Developing end-user dashboards, reporting and analytical solutions o Conceiving and developing Proof of Concept (PoC) models efficiently, where successful expanding them into detailed solution designs for implementation (associated modules, lists/line items, calculations, etc.) o Unit testing, system and performance testing of model deliverables o Supporting user acceptance test activities o Assisting in data validation, migration and deployment of new models o Providing end-user knowledge transfer, training and support . Collaboration / Centre of Excellence (CoE) o Be a key contributor in the creation of an Anaplan CoE with the goal of driving the adoption and maximising utilisation of the Anaplan solution by Operating as an Anaplan SME – be a trusted point of contact for colleague support Training, coaching and sharing knowledge with users and peers Developing processes and standards that will be applied across the CoE, ensuring modellers comply to those processes and standards o Collaborate with our internal teams to identify areas of opportunity for data o Continuously identify gaps and opportunities for projects that will streamline workflows and overall processes . High proficiency to understand and interrogate complex business data requirements, and build feeds and analytical models that will deliver the relevant insights . Strong mathematical and analytical background with high attention to detail . Experienced in working globally, across business and technology teams based in the US (West Coast), Japan and Europe (UK) . Track record of working with high performing technical teams . Breadth and depth of experience building and running complex software systems and highly scalable/available software . Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Confirmed ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders . Willingness to challenge when assessing problems and proposals Primary Skills – Your technical experience should include the following or similar tools and technologies: Essential . Strong in Finance planning – Consolidation, Reports, New UI, good at Application life cycle management & good to have integration knowledge. . Anaplan Model Builder Level 3 with demonstrable experience of building complex models in Anaplan for at least 3 years . Deep understanding of the financial planning business capabilities and processes and their implementation within a major organisation . In depth expertise in complex data analysis (specifically relating to financial planning) . Deep understanding of multi-dimensional data modelling and its implementation . Experience of common BI reporting platforms such as PowerBI and Tableau . Experience of performing technical platform critical assessments . Data modelling techniques Key Responsibilities: Desirable . Experienced in the implementation of financial planning tools within an organisation – SAP BPC, Oracle EBS/Hyperion, Workday Adaptive, Cognos . Experience of working with integration technologies – in particular, Sterling Integrator . Understanding of S/4Hana financial modules and associated data structures . Prior to working on Anaplan platform has extensive experience of the software delivery process, with a focus on Agile techniques

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