Software and Applications Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Ivalua Solution Architect to lead pre-sales sales and delivery engagements across Source-to-Pay (S2P) Supply Chain Management (SCM) and SaaS transformation programs. This role is instrumental in driving business value for our clients by designing and implementing Ivalua-based solutions and supporting the entire engagement lifecycle from initial client interaction through to delivery and ongoing success.

Pre-Sales & Sales Support:

Collaborate with sales and business development teams to identify and qualify opportunities for Ivalua implementation.

Deliver compelling product demonstrations proof-of-concepts and solution proposals to prospects and clients.

Participate in RFP/RFI responses by defining solution scope architecture and value proposition.

Articulate the benefits of Ivaluas platform in relation to client pain points across procurement finance and supply chain.

Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concept/ solutions and provide technical expertise on the development of software and platform features ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered.

Solution Architecture & Delivery:

Oversee the development of software systems and lead the end-to-end solution design of Ivalua implementations ensuring alignment with client business goals and technical requirements.

Translate business processes into Ivalua configurations across Source-to-Pay inventory management contract lifecycle management and invoice automation.

Drive solution workshops with stakeholders including C-level executives and operational teams.

Oversee technical integration API design and data architecture involving Ivalua and third-party systems

Ensure delivery excellence through hands-on configuration quality assurance and best practice implementations.

Monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented

Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

Act as a trusted advisor to clients supporting change management and driving adoption of the Ivalua platform.

Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure delivery success through effective communication and governance.

Support continuous improvement of solution delivery frameworks methodologies (including API Agile and Scrum) and tools.

About you

Bachelors degree in either Computer Science Information Technology Programming & Systems Analysis Science (Computer Studies)

Minimum total three years work experience as either an application development manager head of applications development software and applications manager or software development manager

15 years in SaaS product management delivery and solution architecture with significant experience in procurement and supply chain domains.

Proven expertise with Ivalua (Full Suite) and other platforms including SAP Ariba SAP S/4HANA SAP BTP and Coupa.

Strong grasp of API Management AI Blockchain and Cloud integrations.

Demonstrated success in pre-sales and customer-facing roles including participation in executive-level discussions.

Deep industry experience across manufacturing government financial services pharmaceuticals agriculture high-tech education and mining.

PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or equivalent Ivalua certifications API Certified Product Manager