Anaplan Model Builder
ciena· Ciena India Private Limited
About this role
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Ciena’s Business Financial Data Junior Modeler role contributes to the company’s digital transformation by enabling business planning and financial insight through Anaplan. This position partners with global stakeholders to translate business processes into scalable models that support decision-making and integrated planning. The role plays a key part in connecting data, processes, and business requirements across functional teams.
How you will make an impact:
Design and document Anaplan models, including process maps, user guides, and solution design documentation.
Translate business requirements, Excel models, and user stories into scalable Anaplan solutions using appropriate dimensions, hierarchies, and line items.
Build Hub-Spoke and ALM model structures and develop user experience pages using the New UX (NUX).
Identify and define data requirements with subject matter experts to enable new and enhanced planning capabilities.
Collaborate with business architects, solution architects, Anaplan team members, and functional stakeholders to align solution design with business needs.
Develop test cases and execute activities related to user acceptance testing and functional validation.
Apply Ciena and Anaplan model-building best practices while managing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
The must haves:
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
1+ years of experience working with data as a data analyst or business analyst.
1+ years of experience working with databases.
2+ years of Anaplan modeling experience or completion of 3 end-to-end Anaplan implementations.
2+ years of experience working with Excel.
Certifications: Anaplan Level 3 certification or above.
Experience in forecasting processes and business functions, including Sales, Operations, and Finance; application of critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, collaboration, attention to detail, and Agile methodologies.
Nice to haves:
Demonstrated initiative while working with limited direction and aggressive deadlines.
Ability to make decisions and manage competing and changing priorities.
Application of communication techniques that align messaging with audience needs.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to build trusted working relationships across multiple locations.
Interest in innovation, market developments, and problem-solving.
Interest in coaching and mentorship.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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Yes, this Anaplan Model Builder position at ciena is remote, with team members based in Remote- India- Gurugram. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Anaplan Model Builder role at ciena full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Anaplan Model Builder role in the Ciena India Private Limited department at ciena.
Which team or department does the Anaplan Model Builder at ciena belong to?
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This Anaplan Model Builder position at ciena was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Anaplan Model Builder
ciena
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