- Posted 06 March 2025
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Reference212360
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Coupa Implementation Project Manager
Job description
Company & Role Overview
Our client, a global pharmaceutical organization, is seeking an experienced Coupa Implementation Project Manager to lead the next phase of their Coupa Source-to-Pay 2.0 program. This is a high-impact, senior project management role, requiring a candidate who can navigate a complex global implementation, engage stakeholders at all levels, and drive a structured and disciplined execution of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
Why Join?
Our client, a global pharmaceutical organization, is seeking an experienced Coupa Implementation Project Manager to lead the next phase of their Coupa Source-to-Pay 2.0 program. This is a high-impact, senior project management role, requiring a candidate who can navigate a complex global implementation, engage stakeholders at all levels, and drive a structured and disciplined execution of the project.
- Lead and manage the global implementation of Coupa Source-to-Pay 2.0.
- Oversee 8 different vertical workstreams, ensuring smooth execution of initiatives by dedicated team members.
- Facilitate weekly update meetings and ensure consistent communication with leadership teams.
- Develop and manage a high-level project plan, breaking it down into actionable weekly reports.
- Organize and lead sessions with initiative teams to ensure alignment and progress toward goals and deadlines.
- Identify project risks across multiple domains and ensure effective mitigation strategies.
- Maintain strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective communication across IT, Procurement, and other business functions.
- Act as the quarterback for the program—bringing teams together, holding them accountable, and ensuring deliverables are met.
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager leading global implementations.
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong background in Coupa, ideally with direct implementation exposure.
- Experience with SAP or Ariba in addition to Coupa is beneficial.
- Ability to challenge senior stakeholders, make decisive calls, and maintain a structured approach.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of risk domains related to Source-to-Pay systems.
- Be part of a high-profile digital transformation project within a global pharmaceutical leader.
- Work remotely while leading a business-critical implementation.
- Competitive day rate with a long-term contract until the end of 2025.
- Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and drive meaningful change.