SAP Ariba Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a complex SAP Ariba Integration and Modernization initiative for a Financial Services client. This role requires strong expertise in managing SAP integration programs, preferably with exposure to SAP Ariba, SAP BTP, and multi-system data orchestration. The PM will drive end‑to‑end delivery—from Design Thinking and scope definition through Agile execution, MVP rollout, customer onboarding, testing, and go‑live stabilization.

This position requires exceptional customer-facing communication, enterprise program leadership, and hands-on coordination with cross-functional teams across business, IT, and external system partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program & Delivery Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of the SAP Ariba integration modernization initiative, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and reporting.
• Manage multi‑phase delivery cycles including Preparation, Design Thinking, Agile Sprints, MVP definition, scale‑up product development, UAT, and Hypercare, as outlined in the solution proposal.
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery leveraging Agile and SAP Activate methodologies.
• Ensure alignment across business, functional, and technical teams while enforcing scope control and adherence to project governance.

2. SAP Ariba Integration Leadership

• Oversee integration across SAP Ariba, SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite (CPI), Orbis, MaxSight, Compliance Catalyst, and other Moody’s ecosystem systems (as referenced in the proposal).
• Guide technical and functional teams on interface requirements, data flows, error-handling mechanisms, and process modernization for Supplier Request, Supplier Registration, and automated updates.
• Ensure future‑ready architecture—modular, scalable, and compliant with defined constraints and system capabilities.

3. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Act as the primary point-of-contact for executive stakeholders within the Financial Services client.
• Conduct structured workshops, including Fit‑to‑Standard, As‑Is / To‑Be, and Solution Design sessions, supported by SAP Signavio-style process modeling where applicable.
• Translate business needs into prioritized user stories, backlog items, and deliverables.
• Lead expectation management discussions related to timeline, scope, dependencies, or constraints.