Sr. Solution Implementation Manager

About this opportunity

We are seeking a highly driven self-starter with exceptional program-level delivery experience to join Anaplan in UAE as a Senior Solution Implementation Manager. This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to lay the groundwork and shape the success of our most strategic enterprise customers across the Middle East.Why Join Us? You won't just be managing projects; you will be building a legacy. You'll work with industry-defining AI and planning technology, partner with the world's leading brands, and have a tangible impact on how global enterprises operate.You will bring a proven track record of leading complex, high-stakes implementations—ideally within Supply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Workforce Planning. Thriving at the intersection of delivery and strategic advisory, you will scope, negotiate, manage escalations, and serve as an indispensable partner to both customer and internal stakeholders.This is a hands-on project management delivery position tailor-made for a program delivery expert who can seamlessly orchestrate multiple enterprise programs, ensure strict adherence to budget and scope, and expertly pivot to recover projects that have drifted off track.Drive Delivery Excellence: Lead end-to-end Anaplan deployments alongside internal teams and external partners, establishing robust governance, ensuring precise scoping, and proactively uncovering hidden assumptions.Be the Strategic Anchor: Serve as the primary point of contact for delivery, building alignment with customer stakeholders ranging from operational leads up to the C-suite.Deliver Transparency: Provide clear, actionable reporting on project status and overall portfolio health to both internal leadership and external stakeholders.Enterprise Expertise: Demonstrable history of exemplary program or project management across complex, large-scale enterprise initiatives.Agile Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience in Agile project delivery methodologies—this is essential for driving our fast-paced implementations.Turnaround Architect: Proven ability to recover and realign complex projects led by partners or vendors. We are looking for a track record of delivering—and rescuing—large-scale projects under tight timelines and budgets.Executive Influence: Exceptional customer engagement and communication skills, characterised by the ability to negotiate, influence senior leadership, and confidently act as a trusted strategic advisor.