Head of Technical Programme Management

Technical Program Manager
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote
Security Clearance: Not specified

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support and lead strategic initiatives across our portfolio of global corporate applications. This role will serve as a key liaison between IT, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery, enhancement, and operational support of enterprise systems that drive critical business processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting SAP environments, including SAP Ariba , as well as BlackLine financial close and account reconciliation solutions . A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, procurement processes, and compliance requirements is essential. This individual will oversee complex projects, manage cross‑functional teams, and ensure enterprise applications align with business objectives across a global manufacturing organization.

Program & Project Leadership

Lead multiple enterprise application initiatives from planning through deployment and ongoing support.

Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.

Coordinate cross‑functional teams including IT, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external vendors.

Establish project governance, performance metrics, and status reporting for leadership teams.

Enterprise Application Management

Serve as the technical and functional program lead for corporate applications, with a primary focus on:

SAP Ariba

SAP ERP ecosystem

Financial and procurement‑related applications

Oversee application upgrades, integrations, testing, and change management activities.

Financial Systems & Process Support

Financial close processes

Account reconciliations

Support audit activities and system controls related to financial applications.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Build strong relationships with business stakeholders across global operations.

Manage third‑party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.

Provide guidance on best practices for enterprise applications and process improvements.

Support application performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, SOX, and corporate governance requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, IT Project Management, or Enterprise Applications leadership.

3+ years of experience supporting SAP Ariba solutions.

3+ years of experience supporting BlackLine applications.

Experience working within SAP ERP environments.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Strong knowledge of software development life‑cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Experience managing vendor relationships and cross‑functional teams.

Experience within a manufacturing or industrial organization.

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA environments.

Understanding of Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Source‑to‑Pay (S2P), and financial reporting processes.

PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, or related certifications.

Familiarity with integrations, middleware, and enterprise architecture concepts.

Experience supporting global business operations and distributed teams.

Program Management

SAP Ariba Expertise

Financial Systems Management

Enterprise Application Governance

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Change Management

Vendor Management

Hybrid work arrangement based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Must be willing to work onsite as required and maintain permanent residency within commuting distance of Tulsa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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