Why join Coupa?
The Impact of a Sr. Engagement Manager to Coupa:
As an Engagement Director at Coupa, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of the Coupa solution for large and strategic customers across the LATAM region. You will play a senior individual contributor role, ensuring successful delivery and go-lives while aligning solutions to customer business goals.
You will work closely with both internal teams and certified implementation partners, overseeing execution, resource alignment, reporting, and risk management. Additionally, as a Delivery Executive Sponsor (DES), you will support Engagement Managers to drive successful project outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end delivery of customer engagements, ensuring quality, on-time, and on-budget execution
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and partners, building strong relationships and managing expectations
- Lead implementation from mobilization through deployment, including resource planning, governance, and adherence to Coupa methodologies
- Manage risks, issues, and escalations, driving resolution and keeping projects on track (“path to green”)
- Oversee financial performance across projects, including forecasting, contract compliance, and KPI achievement
- Act as executive sponsor across a portfolio of engagements, supporting stakeholders, guiding strategy, and ensuring overall delivery success
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- 10+ years of experience in systems applications consulting (internal IT, consulting firm, or software provider), with 5+ years in program or project leadership roles
- Strong experience managing and delivering complex projects, including planning, tracking, and working with executive/C-suite stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive clear insights
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across all levels
- High level of ownership, initiative, and adaptability, with strong prioritization and professionalism
- Experience with SaaS and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday); Business Spend Management experience is a plus
