Integration Project Manager
Title : Project Manager - III/Integration Project ManagerContract Duration: 1 year (04/20/2026 to 04/19/2027)Location: Hybrid at Foster City 94404 ((3 days a week onsite and 2 days work from home)Pay rate: $70/hr - $94/hr on W2Role SummaryThe Procurement Integration Project Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement integration activities for acquisitions. This role translates deal strategyinto executable procurement plans by developing detailed timelines, cross-functional governance models, and clear end-to-end (E2E) procurement workflows. The role serves as the connective tissue across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, Accounts Payable, Integration Management Office (IMO), and business stakeholders to ensure continuity of spend, supplier stability, and policy compliance through Day 1 and beyond.This role is highly execution-oriented and requires strong program management discipline, systems fluency (SAP, Ariba, contract lifecycle tools), and the ability to design pragmatic interim processes that evolve into steady-state operating models.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration Planning & Program ManagementDesign and own the procurement integration roadmap, including Day 1 readiness, interim state, and steady-state transition milestones.Develop and maintain detailed timelines of activities, dependencies, and decision points across supplier onboarding, contracting, PO/invoicing, and system cutovers· Identify critical path items and risks (e.g., employee wave transitions, invoice approval gaps, supplier ownership changes) and proactively drive mitigation plans.· Coordinate with the Integration Management Office (IMO) to align procurement activities with broader integration waves and change milestones.E2E Procurement Process DesignDesign and documentend-to-end procurement workflows (Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay) tailored to integration scenarios.· Create swimlane process maps that clearly define roles and responsibilities across:o Legacy entity stakeholderso New parent/company stakeholderso Procuremento Finance / FP&Ao Legal / Legal Opso AP / Shared Services· Define differentiated workflows for:o Existing vs. new supplierso Existing vs. new spendo Expedited / critical supplier scenarioso Dual-system environmentsCross-Functional Governance & Decision Enablement· Establish clear decision frameworks for retain / terminate / amend contracts and suppliers.· Ensure business ownership is explicitly assigned for suppliers, contracts, POs, and invoice approvals at every stage of the integration.· Facilitate cross-functional alignment sessions to drive timely decisions on:o Budget approvalso Spend thresholds and escalation pathso Contract ownership transitionso Supplier communication timing and messagingo Additional identified dependencies· Act as a neutral facilitator to resolve ambiguity where ownership, authority, or policy interpretation is unclear.Supplier & Contract Transition Management· Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders to:o Identify critical suppliers and contractso Support contract review, amendment, termination, or novation activitieso Coordinate bulk uploads into contract lifecycle systemsOversee supplier communication plans related to acquisition notices, onboarding changes, and billing updates.· Ensure continuity of supplier performance management during ownership transitions.Systems & Controls Enablement· Design and coordinate procurement system strategies during integration, including:o Interim dual-system operationso Supplier and PO transition timingo Controls to prevent payment disruption· Partner with Finance and AP to define interim approval documentation and audit-ready controls.· Support reconciliation and reporting requirements across systems during transition periods.Documentation, Training & Change Enablement· Produce clear, reusable integration artifacts, including:o Process overviews and playbookso Role-based guidance for business stakeholderso Approval matrices and escalation models· Support training for managers, IMO partners, and procurement contractors on new or interim workflows.· Capture lessons learned and continuously improve integration templates and standards.Required Qualifications· 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, finance operations, or transformation roles· Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs (M&A integration experience is required· Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay / Procure-to-Pay processesHands-on experience with procurement and finance systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, NetSuite, contract lifecycle tools)· Strong ability to translate ambiguity into structured plans, workflows, and decisions· Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skillsSuccess MeasuresDay 1 readiness achieved with no disruption to critical suppliers or payments· Clear, adopted E2E workflows with documented ownership and approvalsTimely contract and supplier transition decisions aligned to integration wavesReduced operational risk and rework during system cutovers· Positive stakeholder feedback on clarity, execution, and decision enablementWorking Style & Mindset· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity· Pragmatic problem-solver who balances policy adherence with business continuity· Collaborative leader who builds trust across Procurement, Finance, Legal, and the business· Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reusable integration standards