Program Manager (Procure-to-Pay & Coupa Program Recovery)

Location: Hybrid Preferred (North Dallas, Texas) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced transformation leader with a track record of rescuing complex enterprise programs and driving large-scale Procure-to-Pay success? Trissential is hiring a Program Manager (Procure-to-Pay & Coupa Program Recovery) to join our client's team and lead the recovery, stabilization, and successful execution of a critical Coupa transformation initiative. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence executive stakeholders, restore program momentum, and guide the organization toward a successful deployment.

What's in It for You?

• Lead a high-profile enterprise recovery initiative with significant business impact
• Partner with executive leadership, procurement teams, finance stakeholders, and technology partners
• Take ownership of program stabilization, governance, strategic planning, and execution excellence
• Make a measurable impact by identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and driving successful outcomes
• Work alongside experienced transformation professionals in a collaborative environment
• Gain visibility across procurement, finance, IT, and operational leadership teams
• Enjoy flexibility through a hybrid work model, with remote candidates also welcome

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Assess the current state of the Procure-to-Pay and Coupa program and develop a comprehensive recovery strategy
• Identify program risks, gaps, delays, dependencies, and root causes impacting delivery success
• Create and execute detailed remediation plans to restore schedule, budget, scope, and stakeholder alignment
• Establish strong governance structures, executive reporting frameworks, and program controls
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning Procurement, Finance, IT, Operations, and third-party implementation partners
• Drive decision-making processes and facilitate stakeholder alignment across multiple business functions
• Manage program timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation activities
• Ensure successful delivery of Coupa implementation goals while minimizing business disruption
• Communicate program status, risks, recommendations, and progress updates to senior leadership
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and contingency planning strategies
• Support organizational readiness, change management, and adoption initiatives
• Lead post-recovery execution planning through deployment, stabilization, and transition activities

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale enterprise technology, business transformation, or Procure-to-Pay programs
• Strong experience managing program recovery, turnaround, remediation, or transformation initiatives
• Deep knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), procurement operations, and financial processes
• Significant experience with Coupa implementation, optimization, or transformation programs
• Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders and navigate complex enterprise environments
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations
• Strong project and program management expertise, including governance, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience recovering ERP, procurement, finance, or digital transformation programs
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Workday, Ariba, or other enterprise procurement platforms
• Experience managing consulting partners, systems integrators, and third-party vendors
• Background in organizational change management and business process optimization
• Experience supporting global or multi-region deployments
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred but not required
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci, Scrum Master, or similar certification highly preferred
• Demonstrated Coupa program leadership experience strongly preferred

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll help guide a critical transformation initiative while working alongside talented business and technology professionals.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $168,000-$178,000 annually or $101-$111 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to be part of something exciting? If you're passionate about stabilizing complex programs, driving enterprise transformation, and delivering successful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential!