Senior Manager, AI Engineering

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused 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 who 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 love celebrating our wins – big and small. 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 let’s build what’s next - together! About the Role Anaplan is on a mission to revolutionize business planning by connecting organizations and people to make better, faster decisions. We are seeking a visionary Senior Manager for AI Engineering to lead our talented team in building the next generation of intelligent planning solutions. This is a critical leadership role where you will drive the technical strategy and execution for AI/ML initiatives, directly impacting Anaplan’s product and our customers' success. You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI, from time series forecasting to generative and agentic AI, into our market-leading platform. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of AI/ML engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Define and execute the roadmap for AI/ML projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product strategy. Architect and oversee the development of scalable, robust, and production-grade AI systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Drive best practices for the full machine learning lifecycle, including MLOps , CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, and governance. Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Stay at the forefront of advancements in AI/ML, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI, to identify and implement new opportunities. Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality AI solutions. Required Qualifications Proven experience leading AI/ML teams in a SaaS or enterprise software environment. Deep expertise in time series forecasting and machine learning. Experience architecting and deploying scalable, production-grade AI systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Solid understanding of MLOps , CI/CD for ML, and cloud-native architectures. Deep knowledge of LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and conversational AI patterns. Experience with agentic frameworks and autonomous agent architectures. Proficiency in Python and modern software development practices (testing, code review, CI/CD). Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time with high quality. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Track record of delivering impactful AI solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. Preferred Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field . Experience with large-scale data processing frameworks like Spark. Familiarity with the challenges of applying AI in enterprise planning or financial domains. A portfolio of published research or contributions to open-source AI projects. 10 Years + What Makes This Role Exciting You will be a key leader in Anaplan’s AI journey, with the autonomy to shape our technical direction and build a