Technical Project Manager

IFG - International Financial Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group in Seattle seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead SAP Ariba and supply-chain digitization for a Fortune 10 client. You will coordinate multiple teams, manage risks, and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.

The role requires hands-on Ariba experience, S/4HANA logistics, API integration, and strong stakeholder management. You will own schedules, RAID logs, and drive requirements through to go-live with vendors and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing SAP/Ariba- or equivalent technology programs.
• Experience with Ariba modules (SCC, Sourcing, Contracts) and supplier onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Triage and coordinate across multiple teams to deliver SAP Ariba and data-center digitization initiatives.
• Own RAID log and risk mitigation; track progress from requirements to go-live.
• Engage with procurement, logistics, and IT stakeholders and external vendors.

Skills

SAP Ariba

S/4HANA logistics

API integration

Tools

ERP systems

Vendor management

Job description

One of our fortune 10 Tech client is looking for Technical Program Manager

Typical Day in the Role:

Purpose of the Team:

This team is part of the Cloud Data Center Build group. The purpose of this team is to build data centers to support the supply chain aspect of it. This team implements the systems and capabilities for the supply chain.

Key projects:

This role will contribute to program support, managing suppliers, and supporting other projects as needed.

Candidate Requirements

Disqualifiers: Candidates who are not self-starters or are unable to work independently and take initiative will not be considered for this role. Professionalism is also essential; candidates cannot have ongoing commitments that would require them to regularly leave work early or otherwise interfere with their ability to meet the role's schedule and responsibilities.

Best vs. Average:

The ideal candidate will have recent, hands-on experience implementing SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing (B&I) and supply chain projects. Strong candidates will be able to clearly articulate the projects they have led or contributed to and the impact of their work. Candidates with recent implementation experience will be preferred over those whose implementation experience is outdated or limited.

Top 3 Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years managing SAP-related technology programs, including at least 2-3 full implementation or major enhancement cycles (requirements through go-live/hypercare). Should include direct experience managing integration-heavy programs (not just single-module rollouts).
• 3-5+ years working specifically with Ariba modules. Either as a functional lead or program manager overseeing Ariba workstreams with hands-on understanding of supplier onboarding, sourcing events, contract workflows, and Ariba-to-S4 integration touchpoints (CIG, PI/PO, or similar middleware).
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or logistics program delivery, with direct exposure to how digital systems support physical operations (inventory, vendor management, PO-to-delivery cycles). Data center, construction, or capital equipment supply chain experience is a strong differentiator given the physical/digital dependency in this domain.

Explain a typical day in the role.:

Triage system/interface errors across digitization platforms supporting supply chain (ERP, procurement tools, tracking/IoT dashboards, integration middleware), review open enhancement/defect tickets, run daily stand-up with functional analysts, developers, and data teams to align priorities.

Meet with supply chain, logistics, and site ops stakeholders to gather requirements for digitization initiatives (automating PO tracking, real-time shipment visibility, inventory dashboards, vendor portals); maintain the RAID log for project risks (data quality, integration gaps, adoption resistance).

Coordinate with technical/development teams on system builds, API/integration testing, and data pipeline validation; review UAT results and defect logs for new digitization tools or automation features (e.g., predictive lead-time models, exception-alerting).

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role? :

Domain + technical fluency: Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (SCC/Sourcing/Contracts), S/4HANA (MM/logistics modules), and SAP EPPM, paired with working knowledge of integration architecture (middleware, APIs, IDocs) - enough to bridge conversations between business stakeholders and developers without needing deep coding skills.

Program/project management chops: Proven track record managing complex, multi-team technology programs (Agile or hybrid delivery), including sprint/roadmap planning, RAID log ownership, defect/UAT tracking, and steering committee reporting - ideally within supply chain, procurement, or data center/infrastructure environments.

Stakeholder and vendor management: Strong experience coordinating across cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, site ops, IT/dev teams) and external vendors/OEMs, with the communication skills to translate technical issues into business impact and drive alignment on priorities, timelines, and risk mitigation.