Lead Architect/Manager, EPM — India

About Voiant  Voiant is a global consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management (SPM) and Revenue Operations (RevOps). We partner with enterprise organizations to design, implement, and optimize platforms that power how sales teams are planned, measured, and paid,  working across leading EPM platforms such as Pigment, Anaplan and Varicent.  Our clients are Fortune 500 and high-growth companies transforming how they manage their sales and revenue planning process. When you join Voiant, you work on high-impact engagements that sit at the intersection of business strategy, data, and technology. The Opportunity  We're looking for a Lead Architect for EPM platforms to 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 sales planning , EPM implementations, from discovery and solution architecture through configuration, team management, project delivery, and go-live.  You'll  serve as 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 largest companies and Forbes 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 aspired behaviors and share technical knowledge and best practices Shape the team’s mindset, helping build a human centric performance culture, communications and 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 software delivery , working on EPM tools Deep hands-on expertise in at least one EPM or planning platform (Pigment, Anaplan, Varicent, SAP BPC, Oracle PBCS, or similar), with a track record of 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  Certification sponsorship — we invest in your platform certifications and professional development  Culture & Work Environment  Remote-first / hybrid flexibility — work from where you're most productive  Collaborative, low-hierarchy team — your ideas and contributions matter regardless of title  Five core values that shape everything we do: Agile Thinking, Cultivation of Diversity, Grounded Humility, Inherent Curiosity, and Proactive Engagement    Voiant's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  We believe diverse teams build better solutions. Voiant welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work — regardless of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic. Locations: Bengaluru, India