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Optomi · 2 weeks ago

Senior SAP Ariba Technical Product Owner

SD Metro Area

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Optomi, in partnership with a leading enterprise organization, is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Technical Product Owner to own and evolve a critical Source-to-Pay platform within a complex SAP ecosystem. This role will serve as the functional and technical owner of SAP Ariba, bridging legacy SAP ECC environments with future-state S/4HANA and cloud-based Ariba solutions.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own and manage the SAP Ariba product roadmap, backlog, and release plans, aligned to Source-to-Pay business objectives

Partner with Procurement, Finance, and AP stakeholders to optimize Source-to-Pay processes using standard Ariba functionality

Translate business requirements into clear user stories and functional/technical specifications

Lead hands-on SAP Ariba configuration, including workflows, approval rules, Guided Buying policies, and catalog structures

Govern configuration changes to ensure platform stability, compliance, and adherence to Ariba best practices

Provide functional and technical oversight for integrations between SAP Ariba, SAP ECC/S/4HANA, and non-SAP systems

Support integration design leveraging BTP Integration Suite (CPI), OData services, SOAP/REST APIs, and IDocs

Coordinate and execute SIT, UAT, and regression testing, ensuring high-quality releases

Manage Ariba deployments and releases across environments

Provide L3 support for complex Ariba incidents, including root cause analysis and coordination with SAP/Ariba support

Monitor platform performance, adoption, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement

Support change management and training initiatives to ensure successful adoption

Ensure solutions align with enterprise governance, security, and compliance standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

SAP Ariba expertiseSource-to-Pay processesSAP ECC/S/4HANA integrationAgile methodologiesStakeholder managementSAP Business Technology PlatformCloud Integration GatewaySaaS application ownershipConfiguration governanceTesting coordinationMentoring junior team membersSAP Ariba certifications

Required

7+ years of experience supporting, implementing, and owning SAP Ariba solutions in enterprise environments

Bachelors' STEM

Demonstrated experience acting as a Product Owner, Solution Owner, or Platform Owner for a SaaS application, preferably within Source-to-Pay / Procure-to-Pay

Hands-on functional and configuration expertise across SAP Ariba modules, including: Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP/SQM)

Experience leading or supporting at least three full lifecycle SAP Ariba implementations in a senior, lead, or product owner capacity

Strong experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA, including MM, FI, and AP modules

Expert-level experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile environments, including backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning

Proven ability to govern Ariba configuration changes while adhering to best-practice, low-customization approaches

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively across Procurement, AP, Finance, Legal, and IT teams

Experience coordinating SIT, UAT, regression testing, and release management for enterprise SaaS platforms

Preferred

Experience using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Integration Suite (CPI)

Hands-on experience with Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)

Exposure to complex SAP landscapes transitioning from ECC to S/4HANA

Experience supporting procurement systems within regulated or audit-driven environments

Prior experience serving as an Ariba SME or mentoring junior team members

SAP Ariba and/or Agile/Scrum certifications

Company

Optomi

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OPTOMI is an IT staffing firm that serves its consultants, clients, and employees through its consultant-focused approach.

Founded in 2012

Roswell, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.optomi.com/

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