Business Operations Manager

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies that rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals and we have fun celebrating our wins.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and be your best self!

Anaplan is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER to support the APPLICATIONS TEAM as part of the Global Product and Technology Organization (GPTO) in driving operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability, in our NEW YORK OFFICE. 

As a Business Operations Manager, you will have an opportunity to optimizing workflows, managing cross-functional processes, ensuring the timely delivery of business initiatives, and preparing key materials for leadership reviews. You will also play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-business-unit alignment, managing and reporting on strategic goals, and supporting the execution of long-term plans. 

Come join a team of individuals who embrace and respect diverse perspectives, aren’t afraid to push boundaries and try new insights, and are passionate about helping our customers and each other succeed. We work hard but don’t wait for an excuse to have fun. In fact, we’re so serious about it that it’s one of our core values.

This role is an immediate full-time position.

 

Insight on your impact

Leadership Review Preparation: 

• Develop and deliver professional, data-driven content and reports for leadership reviews, ensuring all materials are accurate, well-structured, and delivered on time 
• Consolidate inputs from cross-functional teams to present clear updates on roadmap progress, KPIs, and risks

 Process Optimization:  

• Design, implement, and refine operational processes to enhance the efficiency of product development and delivery
• Partner with our Applications and Go to Market teams to ensure that there is clear accountability for handoffs and next steps between groups

 Project Management:  

• Oversee cross-functional initiatives, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of product team commitments

Data Analysis:  

• Monitor and report on key metrics tied to business performance and delivery, identifying areas for improvement

Stakeholder Management:  

• Act as the liaison between Applications and other teams (e.g., Engineering, Marketing, Sales), ensuring clear communication of priorities and updates

Risk Management:  

• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact execution or operational efficiency of Applications teams

Documentation:  

• Maintain and update operational and roadmap documentation, including workflows, guidelines, and delivery schedules

 

Your qualifications, your influence

To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Operations, or a related field  

• 8+ years of experience in operations, program management, or a similar role, ideally within a product-driven organization 

• 12+ years of overall experience in technology industry 

• Expertise in sales operations, leadership reporting, and new product introduction 

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives 

• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart, and presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint) 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams 

• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving results 

 

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