Customer Success Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

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! Are you looking for a high-impact, fixed-term opportunity where your expertise will be immediately valued?

We are seeking a highly experienced Customer Success Business Partner to join our team for a critical leave cover. In this highly visible and vital role, you won't just be keeping the seat warm—you will be a driving force within our Customer Success team. You will step into an established portfolio of key accounts, taking primary responsibility for the successful deployment, user adoption, and ongoing health of their Anaplan solutions.

As the strategic anchor for our customers, you will collaborate closely with Partners and Professional Services to ensure seamless implementations, exceptional ROI, and long-term success. If you are a seasoned CS professional who loves parachuting into dynamic environments , delivering immediate value, and shaping customer transformation, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark. Your Impact Drive Immediate Value: Manage a prominent portfolio of customers, hitting the ground running to drive adoption, expansion, retention, and maximum ROI.

Be a Trusted Advisor: Guide customers through the value delivery lifecycle, helping them transform their processes and achieve critical business objectives using Anaplan. Strategic Leadership: Lead executive-level Quarterly Success Reviews (QSRs), presenting Success Scorecards to executive sponsors and key stakeholders. Uncover Opportunities: Identify customer pain points and conduct targeted workshops to promote new use cases, surfacing upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Champion the Customer: Proactively build strong relationships, acting as the internal voice of the customer to raise risks, advocate for their needs, and ensure goal alignment. Mitigate Risk: Identify renewal risks early and partner seamlessly with Renewal Managers and Account Executives on robust mitigation plans. Empower Self-Sufficiency: Advise customers on establishing Centers of Excellence (CoE) or similar governance models to promote long-term self-sufficiency.

Leave a Legacy: Contribute to our evolving customer success assets, playbooks, and reference case studies, leaving the team stronger than you found it.

Qualifications

Previous experience driving value in customer success, presales, or management consulting roles. Required background in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise Planning, or Analytics. Exceptional communication and presentation skills; comfortable and confident engaging at all levels, including the C-suite.

Proven track record in Technical Customer Success, SaaS platforms, Project Leadership, Technology Consulting, or Advisory roles. A unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly business value. Familiarity with software development processes and design methodologies.