Product Owner, Anaplan Data Platform

Overview

Product Owner for the Anaplan Data Platform at Anaplan, based in York, United Kingdom. This role leads the strategy and execution for the Anaplan Data Platform, collaborating with analytics, data engineering, and product teams to deliver scalable data capabilities that empower planning and data-driven decision making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for the Anaplan Data Platform.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized roadmap.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and platform teams to design scalable data pipelines, models, and analytics capabilities.
• Gather requirements from business users, translate them into actionable features, and validate outcomes with stakeholders.
• Lead agile ceremonies, track progress, and measure success with appropriate KPIs.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance considerations are incorporated into platform features.
• Engage with stakeholders, manage expectations, and provide regular product updates and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably for data platforms or analytics infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, data quality, and analytics use cases.
• Bonus: experience with Anaplan or other planning platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.