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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hybrid
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
What You’ll Be Part Of
As a Principal Engineer – Enterprise Digital Applications, you will be an individual contributor responsible for driving AI-enabled Accounts Payable transformation through SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, and SAP Fiori. You will work closely with cross-functional business teams, ERP functional teams, IT integration partners, and external vendors to design, implement, and support scalable, touchless, and compliant invoice processing solutions. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex technology challenges, collaborating across functions, and delivering enterprise digital solutions that improve efficiency, automation, and business outcomes.
How You’ll Make An Impact
1. VIM Configuration & Workflow:
Configure VIM document types, process types, invoice ingestion channels (OCR, Email, EDI, XML, and Ariba), and approval workflows.
Design and maintain workflow routing, business rules, exception handling, duplicate invoice checks, and dynamic role determination.
2. Invoice Processing & Support:
Resolve invoice exceptions, including blocked invoices, PO/GR mismatches, and pricing or quantity discrepancies.
Ensure the accurate and timely posting of invoices to SAP FI.
3. Integration & Enhancements:
Manage integrations with SAP FI/MM, OCR solutions, Ariba, and e-invoicing platforms.
Define functional requirements for enhancements, interfaces, data mappings, and workflow automation.
Collaborate with technical teams on BAdIs, user exits, validations, and SAP Fiori enhancements.
4. Migration, Testing & Deployment:
Support VIM migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, including data mapping validation and interface stabilization.
Lead SIT/UAT testing, defect resolution, and end-to-end P2P validation.
Support cutover, go-live activities, and Hypercare issue resolution.
5. Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement:
Partner with AP, business users, SAP FI/MM teams, and vendors to drive solution delivery.
Optimize invoice automation, touchless processing, and AI/OCR-driven efficiency improvements.
Translate business requirements into scalable SAP VIM solutions.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
9-13 years of experience in OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) for SAP, with strong knowledge of Finance processes.
Proven hands-on expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) invoice automation, workflow configuration, SAP FI/MM integration, and experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including business process analysis, issue resolution, and enhancement delivery.
Working knowledge of OCR technologies, SAP Ariba, e-Invoicing solutions, AI-enabled invoice processing, SAP Fiori applications, intelligent automation platforms, and SAP S/4HANA transformations.
Experience in designing and delivering system enhancements and custom developments in collaboration with ABAP development teams, with exposure to global transformation and ERP modernization programs being preferred.
Strong ability to gather, analyze, document, and validate business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.
Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, issue resolution, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including business users, SAP functional and technical teams, integration teams, external partners, and project leadership.
Proven ability to drive process improvements by partnering with business stakeholders to streamline invoice processes, increase automation, improve operational efficiency, and leverage AI and emerging technologies for business analysis, documentation, process automation, testing, and application support.
We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.
Bonus Points if You Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting compliance-oriented or regulated business processes and training.
Experience working in complex ERP landscapes across multiple countries, legal entities, and compliance requirements.
Ability to analyze business and system data using tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP reports, or similar tools.
Familiarity with Jira, SharePoint, and enterprise documentation standards.
Things To Know
Ability to work on-site at a HARMAN office in any of the locations mentioned, based on business requirements.
Willingness to support global teams across time zones.
What You Can Expect
A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
Tuition reimbursement support.
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
