Extropy is seeking a Principal Consultant to serve as a senior-level resource combining deep Accounts Payable AP Subject Matter Expertise with robust Project Leadership and Governance capabilities This role provides strategic direction and oversight on client engagements focusing on business outcomes delivery quality and solution alignment while collaborating with Extropy s internal PMO and Project Managers who manage project administration and coordination The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AP automation platforms Basware Esker or similar expertise in process transformation and the ability to lead complex enterprise programs with confidence and composure in executive-facing environments Tasks Key Responsibilities AP Subject Matter Expert SME Functions Serve as the primary functional and technical AP expert for complex automation and transformation programs Lead AP solution design workshops translating business needs into optimized process and system solutions Provide guidance on workflow design invoice coding logic compliance controls and automation strategies Review configurations integrations and workflows for accuracy scalability and alignment with best practices Support hypercare and post-go-live optimization providing root cause analysis and strategic recommendations Develop and deliver training sessions on AP process standards design principles and solution governance Act as an escalation point for AP-related functional and configuration challenges Project Leadership Governance Functions Partner with Extropy s Project Managers to ensure project success milestone delivery and client alignment Lead client-facing project leadership activities including steering committees milestone reviews and issue resolution discussions Maintain strategic oversight of timelines scope risks and quality gates while delegating administrative tracking to the PM team Facilitate requirements validation and decision-making workshops with senior stakeholders Drive governance adherence across design build and deployment phases ensuring deliverables meet quality standards Provide directional guidance to internal PMs on risk prioritization escalation management and stakeholder communications Lead change control discussions and ensure decisions are properly communicated and documented Client Engagement Leadership Serve as the primary client-facing advisor for all AP-related strategic and solution matters Build strong trusted relationships with executive sponsors finance leadership and IT stakeholders Present AP solution designs recommendations and transformation progress to senior executives Collaborate closely with delivery leads Solution Architects and PMs to align execution with client objectives Mentor junior consultants and architects fostering skill development across the delivery team Support pre-sales scoping and solution definition activities through subject matter leadership Proposed Key Performance Indicators KPIs Delivery Leadership 90 of projects delivered on schedule and within scope with PMO support Executive stakeholder satisfaction 4 5 5 95 success rate of go-lives without major escalations Achievement of quality gate approvals on the first submission Technical Process Excellence 20 reduction in post-implementation AP support issues Timely closure of high-severity AP escalations target

📌 Principal Consultant - Ap Sme (Kolkata)
🏢 Extropy
📍 Kolkata