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Get Access To All JobsAt T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
About This Position
The Director, Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operations is responsible for leading the team that executes and continuously improves the firm's end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, including upstream Operations for Sourcing, Procurement, supplier onboarding and governance, accounts payable operations, payment execution, and the global travel and expense program. Partnering closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, regional leaders, and business stakeholders, the Director ensures the delivery of durable, efficient, and well-controlled operations.
This role leads a team responsible for operational excellence across the S2P and travel and expense lifecycles, driving process standardization, service delivery performance, financial controls, and stakeholder experience. In the near term, this role will lead the design and implementation of a new S2P operating model, bringing together multiple teams into a unified organization with clear accountability, streamlined processes, and enhanced service delivery. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future operating model and capabilities of the S2P function.
Role Summary
The Director, S2P Operations is accountable for the day-to-day performance, governance, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay operations and the global travel and expense program, ensuring processes are executed consistently, efficiently, and in compliance with policy, regulatory, and audit requirements. The role establishes operational standards, controls, metrics, and service expectations to drive measurable outcomes across the S2P ecosystem while partnering closely with Procurement leadership, who retain accountability for sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and commercial decisions. This role also maintains a dotted-line relationship to the Corporate Controller to ensure alignment on accounting policies, financial controls, audit readiness, and coordination with internal risk, compliance, and external audit partners.
The Director sets the vision for operational excellence through process optimization, standardization, automation, and innovative ways of working that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance and stakeholder experience. The role leverages data and performance insights to identify improvement opportunities, drive accountability, and lead organizational change while supporting the broader enterprise S2P strategy and governance framework. This includes leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives that strengthen end-to-end process performance, controls, and business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational execution of the end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes, including sourcing support, contracting operations, purchasing, supplier onboarding and maintenance, accounts payable processing, and payment execution, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous maturation of the Source-to-Pay operating model, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities through scalable processes, clear accountability, strong controls, and service delivery excellence.
- Drive standardization, governance, and capability development across supplier operations, procurement operations, and invoice-to-pay processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, risk management, and stakeholder outcomes.
- Oversees the Source-to-Pay control environment, ensuring compliance with internal controls, delegation of authority, accounting policies, regulations, and audit requirements (including SOX), while driving governance, issue resolution, remediation, continuity planning, and ongoing risk management across the S2P lifecycle.
- Serves as the escalation point and subject matter expert for global travel and expense matters, partnering with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align travel operations with business needs, regional requirements, traveler safety, cost discipline, and firm priorities. This includes oversight of the travel management company, travel suppliers, and related service providers to ensure effective service delivery, policy adherence, vendor performance, and timely resolution of escalated issues.
- Identify and advance targeted opportunities that improve operational efficiency, scalability, controls, and user experience, leveraging automation, emerging technologies, industry practices, and process optimization where they support measurable business outcomes.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, communications, and training programs that promote process consistency, policy adherence, and effective utilization of Source-to-Pay capabilities across the enterprise.
- Define and monitor operational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and service level expectations to evaluate performance, identify trends and opportunities, support decision-making, and drive accountability.
- Serve as the primary business partner and escalation point for enterprise leaders and stakeholders on complex Source-to-Pay operations, supplier, payment, and service delivery matters.
- Partner with Finance, Corporate Technology, Risk, Procurement, Legal & Compliance and business stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
- Partner with Enablement and Technology teams to define business requirements, prioritize enhancements, support testing, and drive adoption of S2P platforms, data, and automation capabilities.
- Establish, develop, and inspire an engaged, accountable team with clear goals, development plans, and measurable service outcomes through coaching, talent development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and strategic leadership of managers and professionals.
- Influence senior leaders and stakeholders by translating operational insights into clear recommendations, decisions, and action plans that advance Source-to-Pay priorities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance / Accounting / Supply Chain or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 12+ years of total relevant work experience and 5+ years of management experience.
- 10+ years of relevant progressive experience in Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Source-to-Pay Operations, Travel or related disciplines.
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes including sourcing, contracting, supplier performance management, purchasing, invoice processing, payment execution, controls, and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading operational teams, improving complex business processes, and advancing transformation initiatives that strengthen service delivery, controls, and business outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance frameworks, audit support, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
Preferred:
- Experience leading enterprise Source-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, or Finance Operations functions in a global, multi-entity, or high-volume transaction environment.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPA, or equivalent supply chain / accounting credentials.
- Track record of improving service delivery, operational efficiency, process quality, controls, and customer experience through scalable operating practices.
- Innovative mindset with demonstrated success identifying and implementing new approaches that improve business outcomes.
- Experience leading organizational changes, implementing new operating models, and building adoption for new processes, platforms, or ways of working.
- Hands-on, results-oriented leader who drives accountability and execution.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, manage competing priorities, and translate complex issues into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
- Experience working with Coupa, Oracle Cloud ERP, Concur, or comparable enterprise financial platforms.
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$162,000.00 - $277,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$179,000.00 - $305,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$203,000.00 - $346,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
About This Position
The Director, Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operations is responsible for leading the team that executes and continuously improves the firm's end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, including upstream Operations for Sourcing, Procurement, supplier onboarding and governance, accounts payable operations, payment execution, and the global travel and expense program. Partnering closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, regional leaders, and business stakeholders, the Director ensures the delivery of durable, efficient, and well-controlled operations.
This role leads a team responsible for operational excellence across the S2P and travel and expense lifecycles, driving process standardization, service delivery performance, financial controls, and stakeholder experience. In the near term, this role will lead the design and implementation of a new S2P operating model, bringing together multiple teams into a unified organization with clear accountability, streamlined processes, and enhanced service delivery. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future operating model and capabilities of the S2P function.
Role Summary
The Director, S2P Operations is accountable for the day-to-day performance, governance, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay operations and the global travel and expense program, ensuring processes are executed consistently, efficiently, and in compliance with policy, regulatory, and audit requirements. The role establishes operational standards, controls, metrics, and service expectations to drive measurable outcomes across the S2P ecosystem while partnering closely with Procurement leadership, who retain accountability for sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and commercial decisions. This role also maintains a dotted-line relationship to the Corporate Controller to ensure alignment on accounting policies, financial controls, audit readiness, and coordination with internal risk, compliance, and external audit partners.
The Director sets the vision for operational excellence through process optimization, standardization, automation, and innovative ways of working that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance and stakeholder experience. The role leverages data and performance insights to identify improvement opportunities, drive accountability, and lead organizational change while supporting the broader enterprise S2P strategy and governance framework. This includes leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives that strengthen end-to-end process performance, controls, and business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational execution of the end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes, including sourcing support, contracting operations, purchasing, supplier onboarding and maintenance, accounts payable processing, and payment execution, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous maturation of the Source-to-Pay operating model, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities through scalable processes, clear accountability, strong controls, and service delivery excellence.
- Drive standardization, governance, and capability development across supplier operations, procurement operations, and invoice-to-pay processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, risk management, and stakeholder outcomes.
- Oversees the Source-to-Pay control environment, ensuring compliance with internal controls, delegation of authority, accounting policies, regulations, and audit requirements (including SOX), while driving governance, issue resolution, remediation, continuity planning, and ongoing risk management across the S2P lifecycle.
- Serves as the escalation point and subject matter expert for global travel and expense matters, partnering with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align travel operations with business needs, regional requirements, traveler safety, cost discipline, and firm priorities. This includes oversight of the travel management company, travel suppliers, and related service providers to ensure effective service delivery, policy adherence, vendor performance, and timely resolution of escalated issues.
- Identify and advance targeted opportunities that improve operational efficiency, scalability, controls, and user experience, leveraging automation, emerging technologies, industry practices, and process optimization where they support measurable business outcomes.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, communications, and training programs that promote process consistency, policy adherence, and effective utilization of Source-to-Pay capabilities across the enterprise.
- Define and monitor operational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and service level expectations to evaluate performance, identify trends and opportunities, support decision-making, and drive accountability.
- Serve as the primary business partner and escalation point for enterprise leaders and stakeholders on complex Source-to-Pay operations, supplier, payment, and service delivery matters.
- Partner with Finance, Corporate Technology, Risk, Procurement, Legal & Compliance and business stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
- Partner with Enablement and Technology teams to define business requirements, prioritize enhancements, support testing, and drive adoption of S2P platforms, data, and automation capabilities.
- Establish, develop, and inspire an engaged, accountable team with clear goals, development plans, and measurable service outcomes through coaching, talent development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and strategic leadership of managers and professionals.
- Influence senior leaders and stakeholders by translating operational insights into clear recommendations, decisions, and action plans that advance Source-to-Pay priorities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance / Accounting / Supply Chain or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 12+ years of total relevant work experience and 5+ years of management experience.
- 10+ years of relevant progressive experience in Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Source-to-Pay Operations, Travel or related disciplines.
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes including sourcing, contracting, supplier performance management, purchasing, invoice processing, payment execution, controls, and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading operational teams, improving complex business processes, and advancing transformation initiatives that strengthen service delivery, controls, and business outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance frameworks, audit support, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
Preferred:
- Experience leading enterprise Source-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, or Finance Operations functions in a global, multi-entity, or high-volume transaction environment.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPA, or equivalent supply chain / accounting credentials.
- Track record of improving service delivery, operational efficiency, process quality, controls, and customer experience through scalable operating practices.
- Innovative mindset with demonstrated success identifying and implementing new approaches that improve business outcomes.
- Experience leading organizational changes, implementing new operating models, and building adoption for new processes, platforms, or ways of working.
- Hands-on, results-oriented leader who drives accountability and execution.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, manage competing priorities, and translate complex issues into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
- Experience working with Coupa, Oracle Cloud ERP, Concur, or comparable enterprise financial platforms.
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$162,000.00 - $277,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$179,000.00 - $305,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$203,000.00 - $346,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for COOs in Maryland?
Maryland's largest visa-sponsoring employers for senior executive roles include federal contractors such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton, biotech firms like Emergent BioSolutions and Novavax, and financial institutions including T. Rowe Price. Johns Hopkins Health System and University of Maryland Medical System also sponsor operational leadership positions. Sponsorship at the COO level is less common than for technical roles, so targeting organizations with established international hiring programs matters.
Which visa types are most common for COO roles in Maryland?
The H-1B visa is the most common sponsorship pathway for COO roles in Maryland, provided the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, or a relevant technical discipline. The O-1A visa is an option for executives with demonstrated extraordinary ability. L-1A visas apply when a candidate transfers within a multinational company into a managerial or executive role at a Maryland office.
Which cities in Maryland have the most COO sponsorship jobs?
Baltimore and Bethesda account for the highest concentration of COO-level sponsorship opportunities in Maryland. Baltimore's strength is in healthcare, biotech, and financial services, anchored by employers like Johns Hopkins and T. Rowe Price. Bethesda draws executive hiring from federal contractors, health agencies, and life sciences firms. Rockville and College Park also see activity, particularly from biotech companies and university-affiliated organizations in the I-270 technology corridor.
How to find coo visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find COO visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland, with filters specifically for sponsorship-confirmed roles and location. Because COO positions at the sponsoring-employer level are competitive and not always publicly advertised, focusing your search on companies with a documented H-1B or L-1A filing history in Maryland is a practical starting point. Migrate Mate surfaces those employers so you can target your applications efficiently.
What should international COO candidates know about Maryland's executive job market?
Maryland's executive hiring is heavily influenced by proximity to federal agencies and a mature biotech cluster along the I-270 corridor. COO candidates benefit from operational experience in regulated industries, since healthcare, defense contracting, and life sciences all require familiarity with compliance-heavy environments. The H-1B specialty occupation standard applies to COO roles, so documentation connecting your academic background directly to the operational functions of the position is important when an employer files a petition.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored coo jobs in Maryland?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.