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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 and Revel
Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
The Principal Engineer, Enterprise Digital Applications plays a key role in driving AI-enabled Accounts Payable transformation by leveraging SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, and SAP Fiori to deliver scalable, touchless, and compliant invoice processing solutions. This resource will work closely with cross-functional business teams, ERP functional teams, IT integration partners, and external vendors to design, implement, and support enterprise digital application initiatives.
What You Will Do
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 You Need to Be Successful
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.
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.
What Makes You Eligible
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 We Offer
HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages 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.
Skills Required
- 9-13 years of experience in OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) for SAP with strong Finance process knowledge
- Hands-on expertise in Accounts Payable invoice automation and VIM workflow configuration
- Experience with SAP FI/MM integration and posting invoices to SAP FI
- Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including migrations and transformation projects
- Working knowledge of OCR technologies, AI-enabled invoice processing, and e-Invoicing solutions
- Experience integrating with SAP Ariba and e-invoicing platforms, and managing ingestion channels (OCR, Email, EDI, XML, Ariba)
- Ability to define functional requirements, data mappings, interfaces, business rules, and workflow automation
- Experience collaborating with ABAP development teams on custom developments, BAdIs, user exits, validations, and Fiori enhancements
- Strong ability to gather, analyze, document, and validate business requirements, functional specs, process flows, user stories, and test scenarios
- Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management and end-to-end P2P validation
- Proven ability to drive process improvements, increase automation, and optimize invoice touchless processing
- Ability to work on-site at a HARMAN office as required
- Willingness to support global teams across time zones
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related discipline
- Exposure to global ERP transformation and modernization programs
- Experience supporting compliance-oriented or regulated business processes
- Ability to analyze business and system data using Excel, SQL, Power BI, or SAP reports
- Familiarity with Jira, SharePoint, and enterprise documentation standards
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
