Project Manager

The role

The Project Manager leads the end-to-end implementation of Anaplan solutions by collaborating with internal teams and partner companies. This role manages scope, risk, budget, and resources for large-scale enterprise programs to ensure high-quality delivery.

What you will do

• Lead the entire end-to-end process of Anaplan solution implementation with internal teams and partner companies.
• Act as the primary contact to drive projects by collaborating with stakeholders from field staff to C-suite executives.
• Manage scope, risk, budget, and resources for complex programs to achieve high-quality delivery.
• Lead key project decisions including design, testing, implementation schedules, and change management.
• Use negotiation skills to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and maintain project momentum.
• Promote the proprietary implementation methodology, The Anaplan Way.
• Report project progress and overall portfolio health to internal and external executives.

Required qualifications

• Program management or project management experience in complex enterprise-scale projects.
• High communication skills in Japanese and English (business level or higher).
• Excellent customer service skills to conduct negotiations and coordination with senior-level stakeholders including executives.
• Track record of leading large-scale projects to success under strict deadlines and budgets, including turning around difficult projects.
• Track record of leading large-scale projects to success using problem-solving and risk management skills with limited resources.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mindset to drive business results, take initiative, and respond flexibly to change.
• English proficiency at a level capable of internal communication.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Supply Chain, FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis), or Workforce Planning.
• Experience in project delivery using Agile development methodologies.
• Business level English proficiency.

About the company

Anaplan is a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through an AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform. Their customers include global companies such as Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer.