About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Anaplan Product & Solution Architecture to own the strategy, architecture, and delivery of our Anaplan platform across Finance, Revenue Operations, and GTM planning. This role is accountable for ensuring Anaplan operates as a scalable, enterprise-grade planning platform, tightly aligned to business strategy and executive decision-making.
This leader will serve as the product owner, architectural authority, and strategic partner for Anaplan—balancing near-term business needs with long-term platform integrity, while influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, Sales Ops, IT, and Data.
What You Will Do
Platform Strategy & Product Ownership
Own the enterprise Anaplan vision, roadmap, and investment strategy
Define and communicate platform outcomes, success metrics, and value realization
Act as the final decision-maker on scope, prioritization, and trade-offs
Translate executive objectives into clear product strategy and delivery plans
Lead intake, prioritization, and release planning across multiple planning domains
Ensure adoption through change management, enablement, and stakeholder alignment
Solution Architecture & Governance
Establish and enforce enterprise Anaplan architecture standards (DISCO, ALM, UX, performance)
Design and oversee multi-model, multi-workspace architectures that scale with the business
Define end-to-end data flows, integrations, and system dependencies
Partner with IT and Data teams to design governed integrations (e.g., Salesforce, Snowflake, ERP)
Own model lifecycle management, versioning, and technical governance
Evaluate new Anaplan capabilities and drive architectural evolution
Leadership & Influence
Serve as the executive-level Anaplan SME and trusted advisor
Lead and mentor internal Anaplan resources and external partners
Influence senior stakeholders across Finance, RevOps, Sales Ops, and IT without formal authority
Drive alignment across competing priorities and planning cycles
Represent Anaplan strategy in executive forums and planning discussions
What You Will Bring
Required
8+ years of experience delivering enterprise Anaplan solutions
Prior experience at Senior Manager, Principal, or Director level owning planning platforms
Proven track record as a Product Owner and/or Solution Architect for complex planning ecosystems
Deep expertise in Anaplan best practices (DISCO, ALM, UX, performance optimization)
Strong understanding of Finance, RevOps, Sales Ops, and GTM planning
Experience designing and governing enterprise integrations (Salesforce, Snowflake, ERP, data platforms)
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner certification
Experience in high-growth, transformation, or post-merger environments
Familiarity with agile product delivery at enterprise scale
Background in data architecture or analytics ecosystems
In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $173,000 to $288,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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