Lead Data Management Specialist
- Role
- Data Engineering
- Experience
- Senior
Open to CA only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Senior individual contributor (Technical Lead) owning data governance and gateway strategy for Coupa's AI tools and agents. Must ensure data flowing into GenAI/agentic applications is governed, trusted, and fit for purpose, and that the API gateway in front of LLM traffic enforces protective policies. Reports to the Director, Data Governance and partners with Enterprise Data Management, AI Delivery & Execution, and InfoSec.
Lead Data Management Specialist Ontario, Canada Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend. 🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence. 🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
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The Impact of a Lead Data Management Specialist at Coupa: Coupa is hiring a Technical Lead, AI Data Governance to own the data governance and gateway strategy that makes the company’s growing portfolio of AI tools and agents safe to ship. The role makes sure the data flowing into Coupa’s GenAI and agentic applications is governed, trusted, and fit for purpose, and that the API gateway in front of LLM traffic enforces the policies that protect the company. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Director, Data Governance. The role partners daily with Enterprise Data Management, AI Delivery & Execution, and InfoSec.
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally) Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together . Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month . Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about . Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents . Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel . Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles . Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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What you'll do
- Own the data governance and gateway strategy that makes Coupa's growing portfolio of AI tools and agents safe to ship
- Ensure the data flowing into Coupa's GenAI and agentic applications is governed, trusted, and fit for purpose
- Ensure the API gateway in front of LLM traffic enforces the policies that protect the company
- Partner daily with Enterprise Data Management, AI Delivery & Execution, and InfoSec
- Report to the Director, Data Governance
What they require
- Senior individual contributor role
- Experience with data governance and gateway strategy for AI tools and agents
- Experience with GenAI and agentic applications
- Experience with API gateway policy enforcement in front of LLM traffic
Benefits
- Two designated company-wide paid wellness days off each year
- Paid day off on your birthday or another day within your birthday month
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time off annually
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential 24/7/365 counseling and resources
- Business travel protection via Zurich Travel Assist
- Referral bonus program
- Location-specific benefits including medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection
Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers.
What people say about this company
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