Project Management Lead (Coupa) - 1 Year Contract

A leading global organisation is seeking a Project Management Lead which has Coupa experience. This will be a 1 year contract project management role.

What you'll do:

As Project Management Lead, you will be responsible for orchestrating every aspect of the Coupa workstream within a transformative finance programme.

• Own and maintain the integrated project plan for the Coupa workstream, managing milestones, dependencies, and delivery phases from inception through deployment.
• Coordinate sequencing and delivery of all Coupa-related tasks to ensure alignment with broader programme strategies and rollout schedules.
• Represent the Coupa workstream in various programme forums, acting as the primary liaison between Coupa and other critical streams
• Identify risks, issues, and interdependencies related to Coupa; proactively manage these through mitigation planning and timely escalation with clear impact assessments.
• Develop comprehensive status reports suitable for executive audiences that clearly communicate progress, risks, capacity constraints, and readiness levels.
• Lead planning and governance of Pre-Track activities for Coupa, ensuring early engagement with local business units and consistent execution of solution walkthroughs and readiness checkpoints.
• Establish clear ways of working by developing templates, governance artefacts, and best practice documentation that support ongoing project success.

What you bring:

To excel as Project Management Lead, your background should reflect substantial experience in steering complex projects within large organisations—ideally those undergoing significant digital or process transformations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or a related field is required to underpin your understanding of core business processes.
• 8–10 years’ experience managing large-scale finance or ERP/P2P transformation programmes demonstrates your ability to handle complex multi-stream projects successfully.
• Proven track record overseeing system workstreams involving testing oversight, data migration planning, cutover governance, and stakeholder engagement within enterprise environments.
• Experience collaborating with system integrators, central PMOs, change management teams, and multiple business units ensures you can navigate matrixed organisations effectively.
• Exceptional planning skills combined with strong written/verbal communication abilities enable you to produce executive-ready reports and present confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with Coupa P2P/Expense design is highly desirable as it allows you to add value quickly during solution walkthroughs and deployment phases.

What sets this company apart:

As part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping industry best practices in finance and procurement operations, you will find ample scope for both personal growth and meaningful contribution within this dynamic environment.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a high-impact transformation programme where your expertise will truly make a difference—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals eager to drive positive change.