SAP S/4HANA Functional & Technical Consultant

Job Title:
OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) – SAP S/4HANA Functional & Technical Consultant

Location:
Remote / On‑site at client locations (as required) – global candidates welcome

Employment Type:
Fixed‑term contract (estimated 4–6 months) with the possibility of extension for managed‑services support

Number of Openings:
1

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## 1. Company Overview

A leading digital transformation partner for manufacturers, helping global enterprises migrate to SAP S/4HANA and integrate best‑in‑class solutions such as OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and Ariba. Our client portfolio includes major players in the chemical and broader manufacturing sectors. We are seeking a seasoned SAP/OpenText professional to drive a high‑impact automation project that will raise invoice‑processing automation from 20 % to 70 % in a live S/4HANA environment.

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## 2. Job Summary

The selected consultant will act as both a functional and technical authority for OpenText VIM within an SAP S/4HANA 2021 (FPS02) landscape. Working closely with the client’s project lead and the implementation partner, you will:

* Analyse the current VIM configuration, identify gaps, and design a robust re‑configuration that meets the target automation rate.
* Lead the end‑to‑end configuration, testing, documentation, and production rollout of OpenText VIM 20.4 SP07 (including integration with Ariba).
* Provide on‑site/virtual hyper‑care and warranty support post‑go‑live, ensuring a smooth transition to business users.

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## 3. Key Responsibilities

| Phase | Responsibilities |
|-------|-------------------|
| Discovery & Design | • Conduct a detailed gap analysis of the existing VIM set‑up.
• Review current item‑match logic, exception handling, background jobs, and user determination.
• Propose configuration enhancements (e.g., robust item‑match rules, custom exceptions, automated background jobs). |
| Configuration Planning | • Create a step‑by‑step configuration plan aligned with the agreed implementation date.
• Coordinate directly with the client's project lead and implementation partner to synchronize build activities in both the current and upgraded S/4 systems. |
| Build & Test | • Perform configuration following the standard dev → quality → production transport path.
• Develop, execute, and document System Integration Testing (SIT) scripts.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – troubleshoot issues, refine configurations, and obtain sign‑off. |
| Documentation | • Capture all configuration settings, custom logic, and exception rules on client‑provided templates.
• Produce a comprehensive “as‑built” document package for future support teams. |
| Deployment & Post‑Go‑Live | • Plan and execute production deployment activities (cut‑over, data migration, validation).
• Deliver a 2‑week hyper‑care period to address immediate post‑go‑live issues.
• Provide a 90‑day warranty (defect resolution only, no new enhancements). |
| Optional Managed Services | • Offer continued application, enhancement, and production support on a managed‑services basis (if selected). |

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## 4. Required Skills & Experience

| Technical / Functional | Minimum Requirement |
|------------------------|---------------------|
| OpenText VIM (Version 20.4 SP07) | Proven configuration & optimization experience; ability to drive automation rates ≥ 70 % |
| SAP S/4HANA (2021, FPS02) | Hands‑on experience with S/4 upgrades, transport management, and integration points |
| SAP Ariba | Integration experience (e.g., PO‑to‑invoice flow) |
| Configuration & Gap Analysis | Demonstrated ability to map business processes to SAP/OpenText settings and produce clear design documents |
| System Integration Testing (SIT) & User Acceptance Testing (UAT) | End‑to‑end test planning, script creation, defect management |
| Documentation | Strong written communication; experience using standardized templates (client or similar) |
| Project Collaboration | Ability to work directly with project leads, implementation partners, and business stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment |

Additional Desired Experience

* Prior work on OpenText VIM projects for manufacturing or chemical industries (preferred).
* Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration projects (parallel upgrade scenarios).
* Familiarity with SAP Change‑Request Management (ChaRM) or similar governance tools.

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## 5. Qualifications

| Requirement | Details |
|-------------|---------|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). |
| Certifications | SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting (optional but advantageous).
OpenText VIM certification (highly desirable). |
| Experience | 5‑8 years of combined functional and technical experience with SAP S/4HANA and OpenText VIM.
Minimum 2 successful VIM re‑configuration projects delivering measurable automation improvements. |
| Language | Business‑level English (written & spoken). Additional language(s) a plus for multinational clients. |

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## 6. Project Timeline & Deliverables

| Milestone | Approx. Duration | Deliverable |
|-----------|------------------|-------------|
| Kick‑off & Current State Assessment | 1 week | Gap‑analysis report, high‑level redesign recommendations |
| Configuration Planning | 1 week | Detailed configuration work‑plan, transport schedule |
| Build (Dev & Quality) | 2‑3 weeks | Configured VIM system, SIT test scripts |
| Testing (SIT & UAT) | 2 weeks | Completed SIT sign‑off, UAT sign‑off with issue log |
| Production Deployment | 1 week | Cut‑over checklist, go‑live support |
| Hyper‑care | 2 weeks | Issue resolution log, knowledge‑transfer sessions |
| Warranty Period | 90 days | Defect resolution (no new enhancements) |

Exact dates will be defined in collaboration with the client and implementation partner.

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## 7. Commercial & Compensation Details

* Contract Type: Fixed‑Fee (preferred) – or Time & Materials if justified.
* Fee Structure: Competitive market rate commensurate with experience; detailed breakdown to be provided in the proposal.
* Resource Requirements: One senior consultant (the incumbent) plus optional junior support as needed (to be scoped).

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## 9. Why Join This Project?

* Strategic Impact: Directly influence a high‑visibility automation initiative for a leading chemical manufacturer.
* Technical Challenge: Work with the latest SAP S/4HANA release and OpenText VIM 20.4 SP07 in a real‑world, production‑grade environment.
* Professional Growth: Showcase end‑to‑end expertise—from gap analysis through hyper‑care—on a project that will be referenced across the industry.
* Competitive Compensation: Flexible fee structures and the potential for ongoing managed‑services work.

If you thrive on turning complex invoice‑processing challenges into streamlined, automated solutions, we want to hear from you!

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