Lead Architect/Manager, EPM — India
AI Summary
The OpportunityWe're looking for a Lead Architect for EPM platformsto join our growing delivery team in India. We need an experienced manager to join this hands-on and client-facing role where you'll own the full lifecycle of salesplanning ,EPM implementations, from discovery and solution architecture through configuration, team management, project delivery, and go-live.
About this role
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Lead Architect for EPM platformsto join our growing delivery team in India. We need an experienced manager to join this hands-on and client-facing role where you'll own the full lifecycle of salesplanning ,EPM implementations, from discovery and solution architecture through configuration, team management, project delivery, and go-live.
You'll serveas the technical and architectural lead on engagements for global clients, guiding a team of model builders while shaping best-practice solutions in a niche that is rapidly growing and highly valued in the market. You will also be accountable for a team of consultants and will be the main point of contact with our clients.
This role is ideal for a leader who wants to:
- Lead and shape the architecture of complex EPM solutions in a specialized, high-demand consulting domain (SPM / RevOps)
- Work on cross-functional projects spanning sales, finance, HR, and IT
- Lead and mentor a team of model builders and consultants in a high-performance firm where your impact is felt from day one
- Gain hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms used by the world's largestcompanies andForbes 500 clients.
What You'll Do
Client Delivery & Solution Development
- Architect and oversee the design and configuration of business solutions on cloud EPM platforms (such as Pigment, Anaplan, Varicent) covering territory planning, quota management, incentive compensation, FP&A, and sales analytics
- Lead discovery workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions; translate complex business needs into architecture decisions and functional specifications
- Build and test data models, integrations, calculation logic, dashboards, and workflows within client environments
- Own UAT cycles, issue escalation, and go-live readiness activities; act as the primary point of accountability for solution quality
- Contribute to client-facing deliverables including process documentation, solution design documents, and training materials
- Own project planning and delivery tracking for your engagements, including scope management, stakeholder updates, and risk escalation
Leadership
- Manage and coordinate a team of model builders across project workstreams, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring on-time, on-quality execution
- Support consultants on their career goals, provide coaching on aspiredbehaviorsand share technical knowledge and best practices
- Shape the team’s mindset, helping build ahuman centric performance culture,communicationsand client facing skills
Company Growth
- Develop reusable technology assets, proof-of-concept models, best practice frameworks, and delivery accelerators
- Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and pre-sales activities
- Stay current on industry trends in EPM, data engineering, AI/ML applications in planning, and SaaS platform developments
- Maintain relevant platform certifications (Pigment, Anaplan, or Varicent)
- Lead internal knowledge-sharing, define model-building standards, and actively mentor and develop junior consultants and model builders
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in technology consulting, systems implementation, or enterprise softwaredelivery ,workingon EPM tools
- Deep hands-onexpertisein at least one EPM or planning platform (Pigment, Anaplan, Varicent, SAP BPC, Oracle PBCS, or similar), witha track recordof delivering end-to-end implementations.
- Solid understanding of business processes in one or more of: sales planning, incentive compensation, financial planning, or data management
- Experience working within Agile / Scrum delivery methodologies
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the confidence to engage directly with international clients
Preferred
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other scripting/programming languages
- Experience with data integration tools or ETL processes
- Prior work with global clients or cross-regional project teams
Why Voiant
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary— benchmarked to top-tier consulting firms hiring in India
- Performance bonuses— tied to delivery quality and client impact
- Comprehensive health insurance — medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Unlimited PTO — we trust you to manage your time; take what you need
Career & Growth
- Accelerated career progression — small firm, high visibility, fast advancement for strong performers
- Certi