MongoDB
Staff IT Product Manager - FP&A & Planning Tools
MongoDB, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
We are seeking a dynamic Staff IT Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and enterprise modeling platforms. This role will focus on Anaplan, Pigment, and other planning technologies that support budgeting, forecasting, planning, and scenario modeling.
You will act as the bridge between Finance and Technology, driving scalable solutions that enhance decision-making, streamline planning processes, and enable advanced financial modeling across the enterprise. You will play a pivotal role in transforming financial planning at a global, fast-growing organization by collaborating with Finance leaders to drive smarter decisions, and grow your career at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Strategy.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Palo Alto for our hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities
Own the product vision and roadmap for FP&A and planning platforms (Anaplan, Pigment, and future tools)
Partner with Finance leaders (FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Operations) to understand business needs and translate them into planning models, processes, and system features
Lead solution design and delivery, including requirements, modeling, testing, deployment, and change management
Drive the development of robust financial models (forecasting, budgeting, workforce planning, scenario analysis, profitability modeling, etc)
Ensure seamless integration with ERP, data warehouse, and reporting platforms to support a unified data ecosystem
Collaborate with IT, Finance, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions
Define and track KPIs to measure effectiveness, adoption, and business value of planning solutions
Provide training and enablement to ensure end-user proficiency and adoption
Stay current on emerging FP&A technologies and modeling practices to continuously evolve the planning landscape
Strong customer advocate skilled in being the "voice of the customer" during discovery sessions and prioritization
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in product management, business systems, or solution delivery, with focus on financial planning systems
Strong experience with Anaplan, Pigment, or similar EPM platforms (model building, solution design, or architecture)
Deep understanding of FP&A processes: budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, workforce planning, and financial modeling
Proven track record of translating financial requirements into system solutions
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Define clear, measurable product outcomes and success metrics
Ensure smooth delivery of releases, managing dependencies across technical teams
Drive continuous improvement of product processes and user experience
Partner with change management and training teams to drive adoption of new IT products and capabilities
Excellent communication skills with ability to partner effectively with Finance and Technology teams
Key Competencies
Product mindset: Focused on outcomes, user-centric thinking, and iterative improvement
Technical fluency: Ability to understand IT architectures, integration patterns, and technical debt tradeoffs
Operational awareness: about IT systems in supporting business operations and user productivity
Strategic thinking + execution: Able to zoom in on details and zoom out to align with business strategy
Clear communicator: Can convey complex technical and business topics to diverse audiences
Change driver: Comfortable leading change in often complex, regulated, or legacy-heavy environments
Preferred Skills
Certification in Anaplan Model Builder / Solution Architect or Pigment equivalent
Experience with other planning/EPM tools (Adaptive Insights, OneStream, Hyperion, etc)
Familiarity with financial data governance, master data management, and integration best practices
Experience with Agile product management and iterative delivery methods.
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB's unified database platform-the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market-helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers-including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups-relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we're powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, (https://www.mongodb.com/company) guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It's what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we're committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy (https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/culture/employee-benefits-that-make-a-difference-at-mongodb) , we value our employees' wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it's like to work at MongoDB (https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture) , and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 3263249263
MongoDB's base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB's total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB's base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$155,000-$304,000 USD
You will act as the bridge between Finance and Technology, driving scalable solutions that enhance decision-making, streamline planning processes, and enable advanced financial modeling across the enterprise. You will play a pivotal role in transforming financial planning at a global, fast-growing organization by collaborating with Finance leaders to drive smarter decisions, and grow your career at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Strategy.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Palo Alto for our hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities
Own the product vision and roadmap for FP&A and planning platforms (Anaplan, Pigment, and future tools)
Partner with Finance leaders (FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Operations) to understand business needs and translate them into planning models, processes, and system features
Lead solution design and delivery, including requirements, modeling, testing, deployment, and change management
Drive the development of robust financial models (forecasting, budgeting, workforce planning, scenario analysis, profitability modeling, etc)
Ensure seamless integration with ERP, data warehouse, and reporting platforms to support a unified data ecosystem
Collaborate with IT, Finance, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions
Define and track KPIs to measure effectiveness, adoption, and business value of planning solutions
Provide training and enablement to ensure end-user proficiency and adoption
Stay current on emerging FP&A technologies and modeling practices to continuously evolve the planning landscape
Strong customer advocate skilled in being the "voice of the customer" during discovery sessions and prioritization
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in product management, business systems, or solution delivery, with focus on financial planning systems
Strong experience with Anaplan, Pigment, or similar EPM platforms (model building, solution design, or architecture)
Deep understanding of FP&A processes: budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, workforce planning, and financial modeling
Proven track record of translating financial requirements into system solutions
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Define clear, measurable product outcomes and success metrics
Ensure smooth delivery of releases, managing dependencies across technical teams
Drive continuous improvement of product processes and user experience
Partner with change management and training teams to drive adoption of new IT products and capabilities
Excellent communication skills with ability to partner effectively with Finance and Technology teams
Key Competencies
Product mindset: Focused on outcomes, user-centric thinking, and iterative improvement
Technical fluency: Ability to understand IT architectures, integration patterns, and technical debt tradeoffs
Operational awareness: about IT systems in supporting business operations and user productivity
Strategic thinking + execution: Able to zoom in on details and zoom out to align with business strategy
Clear communicator: Can convey complex technical and business topics to diverse audiences
Change driver: Comfortable leading change in often complex, regulated, or legacy-heavy environments
Preferred Skills
Certification in Anaplan Model Builder / Solution Architect or Pigment equivalent
Experience with other planning/EPM tools (Adaptive Insights, OneStream, Hyperion, etc)
Familiarity with financial data governance, master data management, and integration best practices
Experience with Agile product management and iterative delivery methods.
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB's unified database platform-the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market-helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers-including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups-relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we're powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, (https://www.mongodb.com/company) guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It's what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we're committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy (https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/culture/employee-benefits-that-make-a-difference-at-mongodb) , we value our employees' wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it's like to work at MongoDB (https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture) , and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 3263249263
MongoDB's base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB's total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB's base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$155,000-$304,000 USD