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