Delivery Lead

Project Role : Delivery Lead Project Role Description : Lead end-to-end delivery, or a defined component of a contract to meet operational, contractual, and financial commitments. Ensure service quality and efficiency. Manage delivery outcomes and identify opportunities for follow-on work through up-selling or cross-selling. Must have skills : Program Project Management Good to have skills : NA Minimum 18 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: We are seeking an accomplished Procurement Techno-Functional Delivery Lead with over 20 years of global consulting and client delivery experience in leading large-scale Procurement Transformation and Technology implementation programs. The ideal candidate combines deep procurement domain expertise with strong technical acumen and hands-on delivery capability to successfully lead complex, multi-country transformation initiatives. The role requires a leader who can engage CXO stakeholders, architect end-to-end procurement solutions, lead global delivery teams, manage program risks, and ensure successful implementation of digital procurement platforms while driving measurable business outcomes. Roles & Responsibilities: Global Program Leadership Lead end-to-end delivery of large Procurement Transformation programs across multiple geographies. Own delivery accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. Successfully manage programs ranging from USD 5M–50M+ with distributed global teams. Drive executive governance with client leadership and steering committees. Ensure delivery excellence using Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies. Procurement Functional Leadership Provide deep expertise across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle including: Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Purchasing Operations Catalog Management Supplier Onboarding Invoice Processing Accounts Payable Integration Procurement Analytics Spend Analytics Supplier Risk & Compliance ESG & Sustainable Procurement Techno-Functional Leadership Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Lead functional design workshops and solution blueprinting. Review and approve solution architecture and integration designs. Drive end-to-end system configuration and implementation. Lead testing strategy including SIT, UAT, performance testing, and hypercare. Provide guidance on integrations using APIs, middleware, SAP BTP, MuleSoft, Boomi, or equivalent platforms. Ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Procurement Technology Expertise Hands-on experience delivering one or more of: SAP Ariba SAP S/4HANA Procurement Coupa Ivalua Jaggaer Oracle Procurement Cloud GEP SMART Zycus ServiceNow Procurement Microsoft Power Platform AI-enabled Procurement platforms Digital & AI Transformation Lead implementation of: Intelligent Automation Robotic Process Automation (RPA) GenAI-enabled procurement assistants Agentic AI solutions AI-powered sourcing AI-driven contract intelligence Knowledge Graph / GraphDB implementations Predictive Procurement Analytics Digital Twin for Procurement Autonomous Procurement Operations Client Engagement Serve as trusted advisor to Procurement, Supply Chain, and CIO leadership. Lead business transformation discussions. Present delivery status to C-suite executives. Drive executive workshops and value realization sessions. Build long-term strategic relationships. Delivery Governance Establish delivery governance frameworks. Manage RAID logs. Oversee change control processes. Ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards. Drive risk mitigation and issue resolution. People Leadership Lead global cross-functional teams of 50–300+ members. Mentor delivery managers, solution architects, and functional consultants. Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Professional & Technical Skills: 20+ years of overall IT Consulting and Delivery experience. 15+ years in Procurement Technology implementation. 10+ years leading global delivery programs. Experience delivering at least 8–10 end-to-end Procurement transformation programs. Extensive experience managing distributed global teams across North America, Europe, APAC, and LATAM. Proven experience working with Fortune 500 clients. Strong background in consulting, digital transformation, and business process reengineering. Experience managing programs exceeding USD 10M in annual delivery value. Required Skills Procurement Domain Source-to-Pay (S2P) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Contract Lifecycle Management Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Supplier Risk Management Procurement Operations Spend Management Category Management Technical SAP Ariba SAP S/4HANA Coupa Oracle Procurement Ivalua APIs REST Services Middleware Cloud Integration SQL Data Migration Reporting & Analytics Delivery Agile SAFe Scrum DevOps Program Management PMO Governance Global Delivery Model Resource Management Financial Management AI & Automation GenAI Agentic AI Machine Learning Intelligent Document Processing RPA OCR Knowledge Graph GraphDB AI Governance Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 18 years of experience in Agile Program Management. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required. Preferred Certifications PMP / PgMP PRINCE2 Practitioner Scrum Master / SAFe Agilist SAP Ariba Certification SAP S/4HANA Procurement Certification Coupa Certification Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt ITIL Foundation AI or Generative AI Certification (preferred) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) On-time, on-budget delivery of global programs. Client Satisfaction (CSAT) and Net Promoter Score (NPS). Realization of procurement cost savings and business value. Delivery quality (defect leakage, SLA adherence). Successful adoption of digital and AI-enabled procurement capabilities. Delivery margin and financial performance. Team engagement, retention, and capability development. Risk and compliance management effectiveness. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. 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