Software Development Engineer III, Anaplan

Role Description

The Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst, Anaplan will bridge business analysis and platform development responsibilities, playing a critical role in translating business requirements into functional Anaplan models. Operating within a DevOps environment, this role encompasses user story creation, test case design, hands-on model building, and the development of Proof of Concepts (POCs) for scalable, high-quality solutions.You will collaborate with Product Teams and developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Teams and System Architects to understand business strategy, needs, and pain points.
• Convert Epics into Features and granular User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done.
• Translate user stories into functional Anaplan model designs, ensuring alignment with best practices and Amgen architectural standards.
• Develop and maintain Anaplan modules, dashboards, and integrations.
• Create and validate proof-of-concepts (POCs) to test assumptions, validate solutions, or propose new features.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of Anaplan model architecture, business logic, data integrations, and process configurations.
• Produce end-user guides, functional specs, and technical documentation to support user enablement and change management.
• Conduct impactful demos of Anaplan features internally to Product Teams and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing Anaplan models and processes.
• Stay current with Anaplan releases, features, and community best practices; proactively recommend enhancements.
• Support the scaling of Anaplan across business units through templated solutions and reusable components.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

[GCF Level 5A]

Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 9 - 12 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years experience with any planning software systems i.e.; Anaplan, Hyperion, IBM TM1, IBM EP
• Programming experience in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.) for scripting, data transformation, or integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with technology
• Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys
• Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software
• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments.

Professional Certifications

• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (required)
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) (preferred)
• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional) (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills