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Introduction

As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients' business environment and achieve business results.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The SAP Ariba Senior Managing Consultant is responsible for the successful delivery of technology/process deliverables focused on the SAP Ariba modules in an integrated project environment with SAP or other ERP projects. This role requires deep consulting skills, business process knowledge of the Source to Pay process area, and solution expertise to effectively integrate SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network technology into the client's business. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and team management capabilities in addition to strong written and verbal communication capabilities in a client facing role. They will understand, establish and manage the scope & quality of the areas of their responsibility. The consultant is expected to provide guidance for design alternatives; communicate effectively with his/her team and across other functional & technical teams of the project; surfacing, documenting & resolving issues in a timely basis; coaching team members and setting expectations for area of responsibility, establishing priorities, and documenting potential scope changes that may impact project budget & timetable.

Additionally, the SAP Ariba Project Manager will have the responsibilities above in addition to the following:

• Manage implementation and deployment activities with the client project manager

• Develop and manage IBM implementation and deployment team's work plans

• Work with client project manager to manage scope, timeline, cost and program risks, actions and issues

• Provide hands-on support to teams to resolve issues and remove obstacles

• Provide guidance to the teams on milestones and deliverables

• Co-lead and conduct program status meetings with client project manager and provide weekly status reports

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Experience with at least 2-3 full project life cycle implementations of SAP Ariba for direct and indirect procurement of goods and services

At least 6 years of SAP Ariba configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, SLP and Supply Chain Collaboration) and SAP MM knowledge

At least 2 years of Ariba Project Management experience

At least 6 years of consulting experience

Experience with SAP integrated environments

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Completion of at least 4 full project life cycle implementations of SAP Ariba Modules

At least 8 years of SAP Ariba configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, SLP and Supply Chain Collaboration)

At least 8 years of consulting experience

Experience integrating S/4 HANA , Ariba, and the SAP Business Network

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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.

• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.

• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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