REQ ID: 128113
JOB TITLE: Anaplan Product Specialist
SALARY: £55,000 - £68,000

POSTING START DATE: 27/02/2025
POSTING END DATE: 13/03/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon & Whitley, UK 

JLR’s Information and Digital Technology team is a place where you can unleash your technical ability. Whether expertly supporting applications, managing digital products, architecting solutions, or securing our platforms, you’ll work alongside other tech experts to shape our digital landscape and provide a stable platform for our operations. Stay at the forefront of innovation, and use cutting-edge technology to reimagine the future of modern luxury – be a proud creator of the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are seeking an Anaplan Product Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our company's digital strategy for planning. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Anaplan, our primary tooling, you will be responsible for maintaining existing systems and infrastructure while driving innovation through new projects. Collaborating closely with digital colleagues and strategic vendors, you will ensure seamless IT provision to maximize business benefits across multiple geographies and platforms.

In this role, you will work with key business and digital stakeholders to define project setups, and functional and non-functional requirements, and drive strategic and project goals. Your expertise will be crucial in developing Anaplan solutions aligned with Agile implementation methodologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where digital transformation is at the forefront of our business strategy.

As an Anaplan Product Specialist, you will be part of a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of Anaplan's capabilities and a passion for driving business growth through digital solutions. If you are a motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and a talent for strategic planning, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our digital landscape.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and enhancement of Anaplan capabilities, leveraging creativity, data expertise, and new skills to achieve optimal outcomes
• Proactively collaborate with users to identify and implement enhancements and new use cases across the Anaplan ecosystem, ensuring continuous improvement aligned with business needs
• Foster seamless integration and alignment of new solutions with existing systems by working closely with other Anaplan development teams, promoting a cohesive and efficient Anaplan environment
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, such as Anaplan, to stay updated on platform developments and implement them effectively within the organization
• Provide high-quality analytical support while understanding and aligning Anaplan solutions with the business needs of partnering functions, ensuring data-driven insights inform strategic decision-making

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Certified to at least Anaplan Model Builder level, with further training opportunities available to enhance your skills
• Advanced skills in the MS Office suite, particularly Excel, to support data analysis and management
• Experience in collaborative cross-functional teamwork, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups to achieve shared goals
• Strong analytical skills to rapidly identify and resolve problems, combined with significant experience in project management and governance, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills with a customer-focused approach, along with a working knowledge of key business systems and processes, such as quality tools and techniques

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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