We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.
Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:
- Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
- Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
- Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
- Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best
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About Position:
Role: Anaplan Business Modeler
Location: Somerset NJ
Job Type- Full Time
Anaplan Business Modeler
Seeking a hands-on Anaplan Modeler who can design, build, and maintain complex Anaplan models across enterprise-wide business functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, data-intensive environments, understands business planning workflows, and can translate requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions. You’ll work under the guidance of an Anaplan Architect, collaborating closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality models that are accurate, performant, and aligned with enterprise planning goals.
What You'll Do:
1. Model Design & Build
a. Develop and maintain Anaplan modules, lists, line items, dashboards, and workflows based on business specifications.
b. Apply modular design principles, model hygiene, and efficient calculation logic to support long-term maintainability and scalability.
c. Ensure models are aligned to performance benchmarks, particularly in high-volume data environments (large hierarchies, multiple scenarios, frequent imports/exports).
2. Business Collaboration
a. Work with stakeholders to understand planning processes and translate them into technical specifications.
b. Participate in workshops, sprint planning, UAT sessions, and feedback loops to iterate on models and ensure fit-for-purpose outcomes.
3. Performance & Integrity
a. Execute model optimization techniques such as sparsity analysis, dynamic cell access, and selective imports to enhance model performance.
b. Conduct testing and validation to ensure accuracy, data consistency, and adherence to security rules.
c. Monitor model performance and proactively resolve calculation or data flow issues.
4. Documentation & Support
a. Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for all models including user guides, logic flows, and technical runbooks.
b. Support model deployments across development, test, and production environments using ALM (Application Lifecycle Management).
c. Assist in training users and resolving post-deployment issues.
Expertise You'll Bring:
· 3–6 years of hands-on Anaplan model building experience in a professional setting.
· Exposure to enterprise-level implementations with 100+ users, multiple connected models, and diverse planning use cases.
· Proficiency in model building (lists, modules, line item subsets, DCA, time settings, hierarchies).
· Familiarity with Anaplan best practices: sparsity management, model performance tuning, ALM, and audit-ready development.
· Solid understanding of business processes such as FP&A, workforce planning, sales forecasting, or supply chain operations.
· Anaplan certification (Level 2 Model Builder required; Level 3 preferred).
· Experience with Excel, SQL, or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
· Background in Healthcare Finance, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.
· Familiarity with ETL/integration tools (Anaplan Connect, Mulesoft, Informatica) and API-based integrations.
· Experience working in Agile teams using JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
· Understanding of DevOps/CI-CD concepts in Anaplan environments is a plus.
Soft Skills & Mindset
· Detail-oriented with a passion for building clean, efficient, and intuitive planning tools.
· Collaborative and proactive in working with cross-functional teams.
· Strong communication skills – able to explain technical logic to non-technical audiences.
· Curious, adaptive, and eager to grow into more complex modeling and architecture roles over time.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
