Global eProcurement Project Manager

Job Description:

This Role will be the techno-functional PM that is heavily focused and is an SME on the Global eProcurement Implementation with Coupa as the Primary Platform (Also open to Ariba or GEP). This role will be working heavily within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process and is required. This role with be driving the Project, connecting applications, end-to-end testing, and ensuring timelines are met.

What is Required:

• 10+ years in IT & business project management.
• 5+ years delivering procurement/finance systems globally.
• Implementation experience with Coupa (preferred) OR Ariba OR GEP
• Deep SME knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P).
• ERP integration experience (Oracle/SAP).
• Proven global stakeholder and vendor/SI management.
• Strong executive reporting and communication skills.
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification preferred.

Nice to Have:

Global Experience

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Senior Techno-Functional Project Manager on a 12+ month contract to lead a global eProcurement SaaS implementation, with Coupa as the primary platform.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Coupa, Ariba, GEP, or similar eProcurement SaaS platforms and be a strong Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. This role requires balancing program management leadership, business process expertise, and technical integration oversight for a high-visibility global transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Project Leadership
• Lead global Coupa rollout with phased deployments across regions.
• Define and manage governance structure, budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Align program execution with shared services migration, BPO transitions, and ERP transformation.
• Manage global vendors, system integrators, and regional business stakeholders.
• Functional & Business Process Expertise
• Act as SME in Procure-to-Pay processes across requisitions, POs, invoicing, accruals, supplier enablement, and expenses.
• Conduct workshops, gather requirements, and drive global process harmonization.
• Ensure alignment with finance month-end close cycles and compliance with local statutory/tax rules.
• Oversee functional design and validate solution delivery against business needs.
• Technical & Integration Oversight
• Oversee ERP integrations (Oracle, SAP, or regional ERPs) with Coupa or similar SaaS.
• Define and execute data migration (supplier master, open POs, invoices, catalogs).
• Collaborate with middleware teams (CTX, MuleSoft, Boomi) for interface delivery.
• Direct testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and ensure defect-free production cutover.
• Stakeholder & Change Management
• Act as primary liaison between Procurement, Finance, IT, Shared Services, and external vendors.
• Drive supplier onboarding and enablement campaigns globally.
• Oversee user adoption, training, and change management.
• Provide executive reporting with RAG dashboards and KPIs.

Deliverables & Success Measures

• Global Coupa deployment delivered per approved country roadmap.
• 80% supplier onboarding per go-live wave.
• Zero critical go-live defects in ERP and finance integrations.
• Demonstrated cost savings via automation and process efficiency.
• Smooth transition to steady-state operations and AMS/BPO support.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT & business project management.
• 5+ years delivering procurement/finance systems globally.
• Implementation experience with Coupa (preferred), Ariba, GEP, or equivalent SaaS platforms.
• Deep SME knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P).
• ERP integration experience (Oracle/SAP).
• Proven global stakeholder and vendor/SI management.
• Strong executive reporting and communication skills.
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Shared services and BPO transition project experience.
• Supplier enablement and catalog management expertise.
• Knowledge of global compliance and procurement regulatory requirements.
• Experience with master data governance and data migration.

SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS:

• Have you run an end-to-end Implementation in the past? If so, please share details about the Implementation & highlight any roadblock areas you might have seen & how you & the team were able to overcome these challenges.
• Which eProcurement Platforms have you worked with the most?
• How Do You measure success within an Implementation Project?