Project Manager

DESCRIPTION:

Objective:

• Engage an experienced Coupa professional to provide advisory, oversight, and subject matter expertise in support of client Coupa implementation.
• The contractor will serve as a trusted advisor to the internal project team and implementation partner by:
• Offering best-practice guidance
• Reviewing key decisions
• Ensuring the solution aligns with business objectives, governance standards, and operational needs

Required Experience:

• 7 years of experience with Coupa implementations across Procure-to-Pay and SIM/CRA
• Expertise in procurement transformation and supplier enablement
• Prior experience advising large, complex organizations during Coupa deployments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proven ability to influence decisions through thought leadership
• Familiarity with best practices in supplier enablement, catalog management, and spend governance

Reporting & Collaboration:

• Internal business process owners and functional leads
• External Coupa implementation partner
• IT integration and data teams

Main Responsibilities:

• Advisory and oversight for Client Coupa implementation
• Serve as trusted advisor to internal project team and implementation partner
• Ensure solution aligns with business objectives, governance standards, and operational needs

Software Proficiency:

• Coupa (expert level)
• Other procurement-related tools (specify if needed)
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior

Key Contributions (First 90–120 Days)

• Project Oversight & Strategic Guidance
• Change Management & Adoption Support
• Supplier Enablement & Communication Support
• Quality Assurance & Go-Live Readiness