Principal Agentic Architect - 11385

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Principal Agentic Architect drives AI‑enabled transformation of Coupa’s procurement platform, turning legacy spend processes into autonomous agent solutions. You’ll lead AI opportunity workshops, craft target operating models, and align technical vision with executive strategy to deliver measurable margin improvements.

Role Snapshot

• Lead AI opportunity mapping workshops
• Design target operating models and KPI frameworks
• Assess AI readiness across culture, data, and process
• Advise on policy and organizational change for autonomous agents
• Bridge client transformation goals with Coupa product roadmap
• Engage C‑suite and functional leaders to secure AI vision buy‑in

Must-Have Requirements

• Generative & Agentic AI expertise
• Source‑to‑Pay domain fluency
• Solution architecture & technical vision
• Enterprise digital transformation leadership
• Executive stakeholder engagement
• large‑scale digital transformation
• enterprise AI deployments

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Coupa platform experience
• Tier‑1 management consulting background
• Tier‑1 management consulting
• Coupa platform familiarity

Work Setup

• Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United Kingdom
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Travel requirement
• Relocation

What You'll Likely Work On

• Run workshops to identify high‑ROI AI use cases in legacy procurement workflows
• Define where agents operate autonomously versus human‑in‑the‑loop
• Create future‑state operating models with board‑level KPI alignment
• Conduct AI readiness maturity audits covering culture, data, and process
• Partner with leadership to remove policy or workforce blockers
• Guide creation of AI Centers of Excellence and staff upskilling
• Shape internal governance for autonomous agent actions such as contract redlining
• Set technical vision and act as the “Tone Setter” for the Agentic Architecture team

Good Fit If You Have

• Proven track record of leading large‑scale digital transformation projects
• Experience consulting for Tier‑1 firms or comparable enterprise environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders