Principal STP CLM Business Process Analyst

Spectraforce; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectralForce in Oakland, CA is seeking a Principal STP CLM Business Process Analyst to lead the Icertis implementation as part of Propel. The role requires deep contract management knowledge and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, finance, and IT to standardize processes and data quality.

You will influence future state design, drive requirements, and mentor teams while aligning with modernization goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8 years of related or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience either working in Icertis CLM or supporting an Icertis implementation.

Responsibilities

• Recognized Contract Lifecycle Management subject matter expert who represents procurement teams and stakeholders in the overall S/4Hana Modernization program.
• Supports all project phases as representative of the procurement process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation, business requirements for L3/L4processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI capabilities within the new tool to accelerate value realization
• Facilitates socialization of future state design concepts with peers.
• Validates/confirms business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
• Identify gaps and cross functional design requirements and solve unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Performs root cause analysis on the most complex processes that have cross functional impact.
• Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making in relation to organizational and cross functional business processes.
• May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Project management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field

Job description

Principal STP CLM Business Process Analyst

Oakland, CA, US, 94612-Hybrid

Direct Hire

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs or company requirements.

Position Summary

• The STP (Source To Pay) CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) Business Process Analyst, Principal, will play a pivotal role in client's Propel program, leading the implementation of Icertis (Contract Lifecycle Management) as part of our broader business and technology modernization efforts.
• This role requires a deep understanding of contract management processes and general understanding of Source to Pay (STP) processes and solutions including requisition to approval, PO management, guided buying, catalogs, services procurement, and supporting systems (Ariba, SAP.)
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic objectives and will be responsible for ensuring alignment with Propel's goals of standardizing business processes, enhancing data quality, and enabling technological innovation for the future state STP design.

Reporting Relationship

The STP CLM Business Process Analyst, Principal, will report directly to the STP Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Recognized Contract Lifecycle Management subject matter expert who represents procurement teams and stakeholders in the overall S/4Hana Modernization program.
• Supports all project phases as representative of the procurement process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation, business requirements for L3/L4processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI capabilities within the new tool to accelerate value realization
• Facilitates socialization of future state design concepts with peers.
• Validates/confirms business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
• Identify gaps and cross functional design requirements and solve unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Performs root cause analysis on the most complex processes that have cross functional impact.
• Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making in relation to organizational and cross functional business processes.
• May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8 years of related or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience either working in Icertis CLM or supporting an Icertis implementation

Desired Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional projects and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Possesses unique subject matter expertise in root cause analysis and process improvement concepts, methods and techniques.
• Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills to develop new, innovative process solutions.
• Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.
• Influence, negotiation & persuasion skills to gain agreement on recommended process improvement.
• Advanced project management skills & knowledge to lead the largest most complex projects across the line of business supported.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi‑tasking skills.
• Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.