Principal, Spend Management Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal, Spend Management Lead based in United States. This senior client-facing role leads complex spend management engagements designed to deliver measurable financial and operational value.You will oversee multidisciplinary delivery teams and align resources, methodologies, and priorities with client objectives and contractual commitments.The role combines strategic leadership, financial accountability, governance, risk management, and executive-level client engagement.You will influence major decisions, build stakeholder trust, and ensure initiatives remain focused on measurable outcomes and agreed scope.Success requires balancing client expectations, team performance, financial targets, and delivery risks across multiple workstreams.You will also coach teams, strengthen governance, and communicate engagement performance to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.Regular travel is expected to support client needs and maintain strong relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.