Job#: 3026140 Job Description: Principal Product Manager - Finance Systems (Accounts Payable & Suppliers)Location: Austin, TX (Onsite Monday-Friday)
Contract: 6 months (extension likely) |
Start: ASAP
Interview Process: Two video interviews
About the Role
We're seeking a seasoned
Principal Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution across
Accounts Payable (AP) and Supplier domains for a large, complex enterprise environment. This role is highly visible and will be instrumental in building a roadmap for
financial systems convergence and application rationalization-improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and enabling scalable finance processes that support a large footprint of business operations.
What You'll Do
- Own translation of business intent, customer needs, and technical direction into clear requirements and/or product backlog for complex finance applications
- Build and manage a 12+ month product roadmap aligned to finance and technology objectives
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to map AP processes to system features and identify gaps/opportunities
- Author high-quality BRDs and champion strong documentation standards
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across finance, HR, and technology teams to manage dependencies and drive decisions
- Develop business cases for new capabilities and enhancements, securing stakeholder buy-in
- Monitor trends, satisfaction, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Support planning ceremonies and execution rhythms (e.g., increment planning, prioritization, stakeholder reviews)
What You Bring (Required)
- 5-7+ years of relevant experience in product/program ownership for enterprise systems
- Hands-on experience with Workday (Finance/Accounting/Financials strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft (AP/payables/supplier-related workflows)
- Strong understanding of Accounting / Accounts Payable processes and controls
- Strong ability to bridge business + engineering teams and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Experience building roadmaps, writing requirements/BRDs, and leading prioritization
Nice to Have
- Master's degree
- Experience in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
- Experience building systems and processes with inclusive, bias-aware design principles
Why This Role
- High visibility and meaningful ownership
- Opportunity to shape the future state of enterprise finance platforms
- Work that directly impacts operational excellence and scalability
Interested? Send your resume and a brief summary of your Workday + PeopleSoft + AP experience.
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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