Senior Technical Director (Procurement Systems SAP Ariba/GEP)

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Role: Senior Technical Director (Procurement Systems SAP Ariba/GEP)

Title: Director/Senior Director

Location: Remote – Fulltime

Required Experience: 15 years

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Systems Senior Technical Director to serve as the engagement lead at one of our premier banking clients, driving the end-to-end transition from SAP Ariba to GEP SMART across their global procurement operations. This is a client-facing leadership role that demands equal parts technical depth and executive presence — you will own the technical discovery, solution design, and implementation planning while serving as the primary point of contact for senior Managing Directors and C-suite stakeholders at a major financial institution. You will partner closely with client teams across IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to map existing workflows, identify gaps, and design scalable solutions that maintain business continuity while unlocking new capabilities. Beyond delivery, you will be expected to cultivate trust at the most senior levels of the client organization, identify opportunities to expand the engagement, and represent our firm with the credibility and gravitas that a top-tier banking client expects. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable configuring system integrations and presenting a migration roadmap to an executive steering committee.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement technology, with hands-on, deep technical expertise across SAP Ariba modules including Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk, Buying and Invoicing
• Demonstrated experience leading at least one full-cycle procurement platform migration or large-scale implementation as the senior technical and functional lead, not solely in an advisory capacity
• Strong employment pedigree with experience at recognized consulting firms, global technology companies, or major financial institutions
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior Managing Director-level and C-suite stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional maturity, business judgment, and executive communication skills
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procure-to-pay processes, including 3-way match requirements, approval workflows, vendor master data management, and ERP integration patterns, ideally within financial services or banking environments
• Ability to conduct deep-dive discovery sessions on procurement workflows, analyze existing configurations and data structures (Vendor Master, PO, Invoice, Receipt), and personally design solutions rather than delegating technical problem-solving
• Experience with integration assessments including API workflow validation, SFTP/data exchange requirements, and security and permissions modeling
• Strong project management experience with the ability to build implementation plans covering phases, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation while managing client expectations and engagement economics
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the polish and confidence to lead executive briefings, steering committees, and onsite workshops
• A self-starter with strong business drive — someone who takes ownership of outcomes, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and operates with an owner's mindset toward both client success and firm growth

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree from a top-tier program
• Hands-on experience with GEP SMART or comparable cloud-based procurement platforms
• In-depth knowledge of SAP Procurement and experience integrating SAP with third-party procurement systems for the complete procure-to-pay process
• Prior consulting experience leading engagements at large banks or financial institutions, with an understanding of the regulatory, compliance, and operational nuances of the sector
• Experience with supplier enablement, including onboarding and catalog enablement on a new platform
• Knowledge of software licensing models, SaaS contracting, and IT sourcing sub-categories such as cloud services, telecom, and managed services
• Track record of growing client relationships and identifying follow-on engagement opportunities
• Familiarity with advanced spend analytics and experience operationalizing AI or automation use cases within procurement

Benefits:

• Healthcare insurance for you and your family (medical, dental, vision).
• Short / Long term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental death & disability Insurance.
• 401K.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Support and fee coverage for immigration needs.
• Remote office set up stipend.
• Support for industry certifications.
• Additional cash incentives.
• Re-skilling opportunities to transition between technologies.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

We are: A high end technical consulting firm built and run by highly qualified technologists. Our workforce consists of 5000 highly skilled professionals, with leadership from Wharton, MIT, IITs, IIMs, and NITs and decades of experience at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Verizon, British Telecom, ISRO etc. Without any external funding or investments, Wissen Technology has grown its revenues by 100% every other year since it started as a subsidiary of Wissen Group in 2015. We have a global presence with offices in the US, India, UK, Australia, Mexico, and Canada.

You are: A true tech or domain ninja. Or both. Comfortable working in a quickly growing profitable startup, have a “can do” attitude and are willing to take on any task thrown your way.

You will:

• Develop and promote the company’s culture of engineering excellence.
• Define, develop and deliver solutions at a top tier investment bank or another esteemed client.
• Perform other duties as needed

Your Education and Experience:

• We value candidates who can execute on our vision and help us build an industry-leading organization.
• Graduate-level degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field
• Wissen embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We believe that the more inclusive our team is, the better our work will be. All qualified applicants, including but not limited to LGBTQ , Minorities, Females, the Disabled, and Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

About Wissen Technology:

The Wissen Group was founded in the year 2000. Wissen Technology, a part of Wissen Group, was established in the year 2015. Wissen Technology is a specialized technology company that delivers high-end consulting for diverse industries, including Banking, E-commerce, Telecom, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Energy. We help clients build world-class products. We have offices in the US, India (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune), UK, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam, and Canada.

We empower businesses with a dynamic portfolio of services and accelerators tailored to today’s digital demands and based on future ready technology stack. Our services include Industry Leading Custom Software Development, AI-Driven Software Engineering, Generative AI & Machine Learning, Real-Time Data Analytics & Insights, Interactive Data Visualization & Decision Intelligence, Intelligent Process Automation, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Strategies, Cross-Platform Mobile Experiences, CI/CD-Powered Agile DevOps, Automated Quality Engineering, and cutting-edge integrations.

Certified as a Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years (2020-2025) and recognized as a Top 20 AI/ML vendor by CIO Insider, Wissen Group has delivered multimillion-dollar projects for over 20 Fortune 500 companies. Wissen Technology delivers exceptional value on mission-critical projects through thought leadership, ownership, and reliable, high-quality, on-time delivery.

Our industry-leading technical expertise stem from the talented professionals we attract. Committed to fostering their growth and providing top-tier career opportunities, Wissen ensures an outstanding experience and value for our clients and employees.

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• Perfection: Pursuit of excellence through continuous improvement.
• Curiosity: Fostering continuous learning and exploration.
• Respect: Valuing diversity and mutual respect.
• Integrity: Commitment to ethical conduct and transparency.
• Transparency: Open communication and trust.

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