Arief Budiman
About Arief Budiman
Arief Budiman is a Professional Services Manager with extensive experience in project management and cyber security. He has held various senior roles in multiple companies across Asia and Australia, focusing on strategic planning and operational efficiency.
Work at Anaplan
Arief Budiman currently serves as the Professional Services Manager at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing professional services and ensuring the successful implementation of Anaplan's solutions for clients.
Education and Expertise
Arief Budiman has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Murdoch University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1994. He also studied at AGSM @ UNSW Business School, where he achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and a Post Graduate Certificate in Change Management. Additionally, he attended Aquinas College in Perth, where he studied Science and Mathematics.
Background
Arief Budiman has extensive experience in the technology and consulting sectors. He began his career as a Systems Development Manager at PT. Bank Internasional Indonesia in 1997. He then worked at various organizations, including James Martin & Co., Asian Agri Group, and BT Global Solutions, where he held significant roles in project management and corporate finance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Arief Budiman has led several high-profile projects. He delivered a budgeting and forecasting project for Australia's largest bank, with a budget of AUD 2 million. He also managed a global cyber security transformation program at Symantec Asia Pacific, which had a budget of GBP 26 million. His initiatives have resulted in substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiencies.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Anaplan, Arief held various positions across different companies. He worked as a Principal Technical Program Manager at Coupang in South Korea from 2018 to 2022. He also served as Head of Project Management Office at BT Global Solutions from 2013 to 2018, and as Principal Consulting Project Manager at Symantec Asia Pacific from 2006 to 2012.