We are undertaking a large-scale S/4HANA Finance & Procurement Transformation Program, implementing a globally harmonized template solution across multiple regions. As part of the Central Source-to-Pay (S2P) Team, the Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Consultant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and successful deployment of the OpenText VIM solution within this global rollout.
Role Overview:
The VIM Consultant will be responsible for safeguarding the global VIM design, managing functional design changes, validating local requirements, and leading Fit/Gap sessions with regional clusters. The role demands strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, and S2P processes, along with the ability to work across diverse, international stakeholders in a fast-paced transformation environment.
🔧 VIM Design Protection and Governance
* Act as a gatekeeper of the VIM global design template, ensuring consistency across all deployments.
* Review and assess local requirements and change requests from regional clusters.
* Challenge deviations and defend standard process design against unnecessary customization.
📑 Functional Specifications & Documentation
* Create detailed Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) for VIM template enhancements and system changes.
* Work closely with technical teams (SAP, OpenText, etc.) to ensure clear, implementable documentation.
* Maintain a central repository of process and design documentation.
🔍 Scope Validation and Alignment
* Validate regional cluster requirements (scope) against the global VIM template.
* Identify gaps, overlaps, and risks, and recommend standard-compliant solutions.
* Support cluster teams in adopting standard processes through workshops and review sessions.
📚 Preparation of Fit/Gap (F/G) Materials
* Prepare detailed Fit/Gap analysis materials, comparing local business needs with global templates.
* Develop process flowcharts, business scenarios, and RACI charts to support F/G discussions.
💼 Fit/Gap Execution and Cluster Engagement
* Lead and facilitate Fit/Gap (F/G) sessions with cluster teams to understand needs, assess compliance, and drive adoption of global standards.
* Capture action items, decisions, and change impacts from F/G sessions and track them to closure.
* Serve as a liaison between cluster teams and the central/global team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience in SAP VIM (OpenText) implementations and consulting.
* Proven experience in Source-to-Pay (S2P) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes.
* Strong knowledge of VIM design principles, configuration, and end-to-end invoice processing.
* Experience creating FSDs, process maps, and conducting Fit/Gap analysis.
* Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills across global teams.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to work independently in a virtual global team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience in a global template rollout or SAP S/4HANA transformation project.
* Familiarity with OpenText VIM architecture and customization.
* Knowledge of Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
* Multi-country/regional S2P deployment experience.