Director, Product Management - 10256

coupa-software-inc-ats-1; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellness days

Birthday time-off

Volunteer time off

Employee assistance program

Travel protection

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Coupa is seeking a Director, Product Manager to steer the overall product strategy and its integration with Coupa’s Procurement, Sourcing, Risk and Supplier modules. You will align customers, partners and internal teams, define release requirements, and partner with marketing to shape go-to-market and positioning.

You will lead PMs, collaborate with engineering, UX, and QA to deliver on-time, high-impact releases while growing the supply chain vision and cross-functional alignment in a global,

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Product Management experience, including experience in enterprise SaaS.
• Experience with areas of business spend management like supply chain business process, inventory/forecast, sourcing, contracts, procurement, and payments
• ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
• You’re biased toward action, a great collaborator. You never stop pushing toward clarity and delivery
• Strong fundamentals with application development, Agile software development, Jira, Confluence and mastery of writing analytics SQL queries
• Experience with global requirements and international regulations affecting Enterprise SaaS software

Responsibilities

• Define the complete set of product requirements by engaging with customers & other internal stakeholders
• Be the “CEO of the product” and manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning, road mapping, feature design, development support, go-to-market, and field support for components of the Coupa Sourcing product
• Own Coupa's Supply Chain vision and lead the supply chain product team in growing the business
• Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment between other product areas and the wider organization. Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by close collaboration with customers and prospects
• Work closely with engineering through design, build, test of requirements (stories) and documentation
• Continually assess our products’ competitive market position

Skills

Product management

Enterprise SaaS

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Netsuite)

SQL queries

Agile development

Jira

Confluence

Cross-functional collaboration

Global/regulatory experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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.

Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.

The Impact of Director, Product Manager to Coupa

As a Director, Product Manager for Coupa, you will be responsible for the overall product strategy and its critical synergies with other Coupa products, such as Procurement, Sourcing, Risk, Supplier Management, etc.

In this role, you will communicate with all the key stakeholders—our customers, partners and the various internal teams within the company— and ensure that our vision is clearly articulated in the market. You will work with PMs, developers, UX, architects, and quality engineering to define thoughtful, detailed product release requirements. You will work with the marketing team to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them crystallize the product's positioning, business value, key benefits, and target customers. You will also evangelize your product offering internally (e.g., sales) and externally with our customers and partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Define the complete set of product requirements by engaging with customers & other internal stakeholders
• Be the “CEO of the product” and manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning, road mapping, feature design, development support, go-to-market, and field support for components of the Coupa Sourcing product
• Own Coupa's Supply Chain vision and lead the supply chain product team in growing the business
• Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment between other product areas and the wider organization. Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by close collaboration with customers and prospects
• Work closely with engineering through design, build, test of requirements (stories) and documentation
• Continually assess our products’ competitive market position

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Must have 8-10 years of Product Management experience, including experience in enterprise SaaS
• Experience with areas of business spend management like supply chain business process, inventory/forecast, sourcing, contracts, procurement, and payments
• Must have ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.
• You’re biased toward action, a great collaborator. You never stop pushing toward clarity and delivery
• Strong fundamentals with application development, Agile software development, Jira, Confluence and mastery of writing analytics SQL queries
• Experience with global requirements and international regulations affecting Enterprise SaaS software

The estimated pay range for this role is $170,000 - $223,000

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

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At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

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