Principal Engagement Manager - 11390

Coupa

Principal Engagement Manager - 11390

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Hiring Remotely in Chicago IL USA

In-Office or Remote

152K-198K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics • Payments • Business Intelligence • Generative AI

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The Role

As a Principal Engagement Manager you will lead the implementation of Coupa solutions ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction through expertise in Procure to Pay processes client management and collaboration with partners.

Summary Generated by Built In

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict prescribe and automate smarter more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa we're at the forefront of innovation leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.

🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork and our culture is driven by transparency openness and a shared commitment to excellence.

🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global measurable impact on our clients the business and each other.

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The Impact of a Principal Engagement Manager to Coupa:

As a Principal Engagement Manager at Coupa you will implement the Coupa solution at various client sites. Whether the projects are executed directly by the Professional Services team or in collaboration with our network of implementation partners you will ensure the successful 'go-live' of the customer.

As the ambassador of system expertise and best practices aligned with customer business goals you will manage reporting risk analysis and resource alignment for project delivery both individually and collaboratively on and off client sites with potential travel up to 50% of the time.

What You’ll Do

Establish robust partnerships with customers and colleagues guiding them towards their goals for a successful and timely implementation.

Take the lead in all implementation phases from mobilization to deployment.

Lead discussions on process optimization and best practices.

Collaborate closely with Coupa services partners throughout the implementation.

Engage customers in strategic business need discussions beyond feature/function basics.

Provide technical and functional expertise demonstrate the full Coupa platform and tailor implementations to meet unique customer business needs.

What You Will Bring to Coupa

Highly desirable experience with Procure to Pay processes.

Proven systems applications consulting experience either internally or externally.

Strong client management skills for successful go-live implementations preferably in procurement AP and/or Expense Management.

Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and familiarity with financial accounting customer management and sales force automation software.

Previous senior consulting expertise with applications like Ariba Concur NetSuite Basware OB10 Salesforce.com Workday Great Plains ACT Oracle SAP coupled with strong communication skills.

The estimated pay range for this role is $152000 - $198000

The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location.

Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring compensation training or evaluating performance are made fairly and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

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Skills Required

Highly desirable experience with Procure to Pay processes
Proven systems applications consulting experience
Strong client management skills
Experience with Software as a Service
Previous senior consulting expertise with applications like Ariba Concur NetSuite and Salesforce.com

What the Team is Saying

Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Company materials describe comprehensive healthcare and mental wellness programs for employees and their families positioning well‑being as a core pillar of the package.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Generous paid time off parental leave and company Wellness Days are highlighted with remote‑work flexibility available for many roles.
Parental & Family Support—Family‑focused offerings include parental leave fertility benefits family medical leave and on‑site mother’s rooms to support caregivers.

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The Company

2500 Employees

Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices reduce waste and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people partners and the planet.

Why Work With Us

At Coupa we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.

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Employees work remotely.

Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus balance and creativity while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend

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