Job Description

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000 (commensurate with experience)

Who We Are

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. 

Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. 

Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023.

In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).

Job Summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Anaplan Senior Model Builder to join our team. In this role, you will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Anaplan models that drive key business processes. You will work closely with other Architects, the Center of Excellence (COE) Lead, and the Director of Architecture and Development, taking ownership of the models you build and ensuring they meet business needs and adhere to best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Model Development and Maintenance: Assist the Architects, COE Lead, and Director of Architecture and Development in the creation and support of both new and existing Anaplan models.
• Requirement Understanding and Breakdown: Collaborate with Product Delivery team and Technical team to understand requirements, break features into actionable stories, estimate tasks, and ensure requirements are well-defined before development begins. 
• Collaboration with Functional Analysts: Work closely with functional analysts to understand the broader business context, test cases, and expected outcomes for Anaplan models.
• Model Ownership and Best Practices: Take full ownership of your models, ensuring adherence to Anaplan best practices and internal standards, such as Compass Group's Compass standards.
• Sprint and Grooming Participation: Actively participate in grooming sessions to clarify requirements, plan stories, and ensure tasks are manageable. Estimate stories, subtasks, and tasks in Jira.
• Code Development and Delivery: Develop Anaplan models on time and with accuracy, ensuring that the code is of high quality and properly aligned with business needs.
• Testing and Accuracy: Test all code changes for accuracy and completeness before submitting for functional testing.
• Support for Model Builders: Mentor junior model builders, ensuring they understand the tasks they’re working on, and help them adhere to best practices in Anaplan modeling.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and communicate risks, delays, and issues to the team and leadership to ensure the smooth execution of development projects.
• Independent Work and Escalation: Work independently while using the Architect as the first point of escalation for questions regarding architecture or process. Ensure that work is executed with minimal oversight.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience with Anaplan, including model development, configuration, and support. Minimum of 3 Anaplan implementations required.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, particularly in Scrum, including participation in grooming and sprint planning sessions.
  • Experience in financial modeling, sales planning, or supply chain planning within Anaplan is a plus.

• Skills:
  • Proficient in Anaplan's modeling environment, including lists, modules, dashboards, and workflows.
  • Solid understanding of how to break down business requirements into stories and tasks for development.
  • Proficiency in an Agile tool (e,g, Jira, Anaplan Way app etc.) for story and task estimation, tracking, and reporting.
  • Strong ability to deliver clean, well-tested, and optimized code.
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior model builders in Anaplan best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Certifications:
  • Anaplan Certified Model Builder
  • Anaplan Solution Architect and Master Anaplanner certification is a plus but not required.

• Desired Attributes:
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, escalating only when necessary.
  • A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A desire to continuously learn and grow within the Anaplan platform.
  • Must be able to work United States Eastern Time Zone hours.

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Compass Technology maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be p formed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. 

Req ID:  1402983

Compass Technology

MARY DICKSON

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