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 managerDevelop and manage IBM implementation and deployment team’s work plansWork with client project manager to manage scope, timeline, cost and program risks, actions and issuesProvide hands-on support to teams to resolve issues and remove obstaclesProvide guidance to the teams on milestones and deliverablesCo-lead and conduct program status meetings with client project manager and provide weekly status reports