Job Description

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Responsibilities

Anaplan Solution ArchitectRole Overview

The Anaplan Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable Anaplan solutions that support enterprise planning and decision-making. This role works closely with business stakeholders, model builders, and IT teams to translate business requirements into efficient and sustainable Anaplan models.

Key Responsibilities1. Solution Design & Architecture

Design end-to-end Anaplan solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
Define model architecture, data integrations, security framework, and scalability considerations
Ensure adherence to Anaplan DISCO methodology (Data, Input, System, Calculation, Output)

2. Model Development & Optimization

Guide and review model building activities
Ensure models are optimized for performance, usability, and maintainability
Conduct model audits and implement performance tuning

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with business users (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, HR) to understand requirements
Translate functional requirements into technical solutions
Conduct workshops and solution demonstrations

4. Integration & Data Management

Design and oversee integrations with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), data warehouses, and other systems
Work with ETL tools and APIs for data ingestion and export
Ensure data integrity, governance, and reconciliation

5. Governance & Best Practices

Establish model governance, version control, and deployment processes
Ensure compliance with Anaplan best practices and standards
Mentor model builders and junior team members

6. Testing & Deployment

Define testing strategy (unit, integration, UAT)
Support deployment and production rollouts
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production

7. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
Stay updated with new Anaplan features and platform enhancements

Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills

Strong expertise in Anaplan model building and architecture
Deep understanding of:

Anaplan Hyperblock technology
ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
Data hubs and spoke models

Experience with data integration tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.)
Knowledge of SQL, APIs, and data modeling concepts

Certifications

Anaplan Certified:

Solution Architect (preferred/required)
Master Anaplanner (highly desirable)

Qualifications

Education : ME/MTech/BE/BTech/MCA/BCA/MSC/BSC with min of 6+ Years of relevant experience.

Equal employment opportunity information

KPMG India has a policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their color, caste, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other legally protected status. KPMG India values diversity and we request you to submit the details below to support us in our endeavor for diversity. Providing the below information is voluntary and refusal to submit such information will not be prejudicial to you.

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