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Anaplan Inc

Senior Director, PR and Brand

Anaplan Inc, San Francisco, California, United States

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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. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebratingour wins – big and small. The

Senior Director of Public Relations and Brand

is responsible for shaping, protecting, and amplifying Anaplan’s corporate brand while driving global awareness. This leader owns the external narrative, media strategy, and brand stewardship, ensuring Anaplan is consistently positioned as the category‑defining AI‑driven scenario planning and analysis platform. This role sits at the intersection of corporate communications and brand strategy, with a strong emphasis on PR, storytelling, and reputation, while driving thought leadership and visibility in key focus areas such as AI to extend Anaplan’s broader narrative. Public Relations & Media Strategy Lead a proactive, global PR strategy that drives awareness and reinforces Anaplan’s leadership in AI‑driven scenario planning and analysis Oversee external communications for product, application, and AI‑related launches, partnerships, and corporate milestones Develop media programs that highlight customer impact, innovation, and real‑world decision‑making outcomes Brand Narrative & Stewardship Own and evolve Anaplan’s external brand narrative, positioning, and voice across earned and owned channels Ensure consistent articulation of Anaplan’s AI strategy, application portfolio, and decision excellence across PR and thought leadership Partner with Brand, Content, and Design teams to translate strategy into clear, differentiated storytelling Act as a brand steward, ensuring clarity, credibility, and differentiation in a competitive AI and enterprise software landscape Drive thought leadership programs that reinforce Anaplan’s point of view on AI‑driven planning, decision excellence, and enterprise performance Translate complex platform, application, and AI innovation into compelling narratives for external audiences Support executive participation in thought leadership where it advances core narratives and brand credibility Cross‑Functional Leadership & Operations Partner closely with Product and Solutions Marketing, Content, Demand and ABM, Finance, Legal, and regional teams to ensure alignment Manage PR agencies and external partners across regions Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing PR and brand team 12+ years of experience in public relations, brand, or corporate communications, ideally within enterprise SaaS or technology ~ Proven experience leading global PR programs and shaping corporate brand narratives at scale ~ Demonstrated experience positioning complex platforms, applications, or AI‑driven solutions for enterprise audiences ~ Track record of managing agencies, budgets, and multi‑region PR programs ~ Experience leading issues management and navigating reputational risk ~ Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Brand, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; Strong fluency in AI, enterprise planning, and analytics concepts, with the ability to shape credible external narratives Ability to measure and optimize PR impact using awareness, sentiment, and narrative indicators Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusionand Belonging (DEIB) DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Fraud Recruitment Disclaimer Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. Extend offers to candidates without an extensive interview process with a member of our recruitment team and a hiring manager via video or in person. All emails from Anaplan would come from an @anaplan.Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Anaplan, please send an email to people@anaplan.