Practice Specialist

Black Rock Groups; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Rock Groups is seeking a Coupa Solution Architect to own end-to-end architecture for the global Coupa platform, including integrations. This full‑time role supports Atlanta/US Remote work with a $75/hr pay rate and demands deep P2P/S2P expertise and hands-on Coupa experience.

You will lead discovery sessions with executives, define integration strategies with ERPs, and guide testing and upgrades while ensuring governance and data integrity across the platform.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay, Procurement, and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Hands-on Coupa integration architecture (REST/SOAP APIs, CSV/Flat files, and middleware).
• 3–5 full-cycle Coupa implementations in lead/architectural roles.
• Active Coupa Certifications preferred.
• Strong client-facing and executive stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with executives to align tech with business outcomes.
• Own end-to-end architecture for S2P and P2P across core Coupa modules (Procurement, Invoicing, Contract Management, Expense, SPIM).
• Design scalable integration frameworks using Coupa APIs, CSV/Flat files, and middleware to ERP connections.
• Lead full life-cycle Coupa implementations from blueprinting to go-live.
• Define testing strategies including UAT and regression testing for system stability.
• Manage quarterly Coupa release upgrades with minimal disruption.
• Establish best practices and governance for platform configuration and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, and AP teams to optimize workflows and drive automation.
• Support audits by ensuring proper access controls and segregation of duties within the platform.

Skills

Domain expertise

Coupa APIs

Coupa implementations

Coupa certification

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description: Coupa Solution Architect

Remote / Atlanta, G

Pay rate: $75/hr

• Experience Required: 8 12+ years in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Source-to-Pay (S2P) domain, with 4 6+ years of hands-on Coupa implementation experience.
• Location: Atlanta / US Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose

The Coupa Solution Architect owns the end-to-end solution architecture for the global Coupa platform and its integrations. You will act as the primary functional and technical authority, translating complex business requirements into scalable, efficient, and robust platform configurations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead discovery sessions and workshops with executive stakeholders to align technical capabilities with business outcomes.
• Own the end-to-end architecture for Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes across core Coupa modules (Procurement, Invoicing, Contract Management, Expense, and Supplier Information Management).
• Design scalable integration frameworks using Coupa APIs, flat files (CSV), and middleware to connect Coupa with major ERPs (SAP, Oracle EBS, etc.).

2. Implementation & Delivery

• Lead full life-cycle Coupa implementations from initial blueprinting and design through configuration, testing, and go-live.
• Define testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing, ensuring high system stability.
• Manage quarterly Coupa release upgrades, minimizing disruption while enabling the adoption of new platform features.

3. Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish best practices, design patterns, and governance frameworks for platform configuration and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, and Accounts Payable (AP) teams to continuously optimize workflows and drive process automation.
• Support internal/external audits by ensuring proper access controls and segregation of duties within the platform.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay, Procurement, and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Coupa integration architecture (REST/SOAP APIs, CSV/Flat files, and middleware integration).
• Project History: Proven experience delivering at least 3 to 5 full-cycle, end-to‑end Coupa implementation projects in a lead or architectural role.
• Certifications: Active Coupa Certifications (e.g., Coupa Certified Integration Architect or Certified Platform/Technical Architect) preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional client-facing, communication, and executive-level stakeholder management skills