Senior Director of Anaplan Product Training and Education

Anaplan • Minneapolis, MN

67d • $160,000 - $230,000

About The Position

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! We're looking for a highly strategic and experienced Senior Director of Anaplan Product Training & Education to lead our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for shaping the vision and strategy for our product training and education initiatives, ensuring our customers, implementation partners, and employees are fully enabled to leverage the power of Anaplan. You'll drive the adoption of new technologies and product innovations, fostering self-sufficiency and confidence in every user, no matter their skillset. This role is key to driving improved implementation and delivery outcomes for our customers, ensuring they achieve maximum value from Anaplan. THIS POSITION WILL SIT REMOTELY. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to make a significant impact on our product adoption, customer success, and overall business growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in leading and managing training and enablement teams in a fast-paced software or technology company.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful product training strategies that drive product adoption and user proficiency.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technologies (LMS, authoring tools, etc.).
• Experience with certification program design and management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with product development teams and translate complex concepts into accessible training content.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for empowering users.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Product Training & Education team, aligning it with company-wide goals and product roadmaps.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of instructional designers, training consultants, technology and LMS administrators, and certification program managers.
• Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs, courses, and materials for all product releases and their associated methodologies.
• Build and execute upon an agile delivery mechanism to ensure product training & education materials keep pace with the speed of product innovation.
• Drive the adoption of new technology and product innovations among customers, partners, and employees through impactful training strategies and initiatives.
• Enable customers, implementation partners, and employees to build essential skills, fostering self-sufficiency and inspiring confidence in users of all skill levels.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Presales, Professional Services, and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless integration of training into product development cycles and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate on product innovation and advance platform awareness by designing, developing, and managing robust certification paths and programs.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of our Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure a seamless and effective learning experience.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of training programs and continuously iterate based on data and feedback.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $160,000-$230,000 USD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees