SAP Senior OCM, P2P

Role: Senior OCM Consultant (SAP S/4HANA, Procure to Pay (P2P) Focus) #R3HA_OCM-p2p

Location: Hybrid 3days/week (San Diego or Los Angeles County)

Duration: 12mo

Rate: best rate

Domain: Energy

Energy domain experience is a PLUS

Skills Matrix:

Job Description:

The Senior Organizational Change Management (OCM) Consultant with expertise in SAP S/4HANA and Procure to Pay (P2P) processes is a critical leader in driving enterprise-wide ERP transformation, focusing on procurement, purchasing, and accounts payable functions. This role centers on managing the end-to-end P2P process, which includes sourcing, vendor selection, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payments. The consultant will integrate OCM strategies into the P2P workstream, facilitating a seamless transition from legacy systems (e.g., SAP ECC) to SAP S/4HANA by addressing impacts on procurement workflows, stakeholder roles, and operational practices. This position ensures that business users, including procurement teams, accounts payable staff, and vendors, adopt new processes with minimal disruption, particularly in regulated industries like utilities or energy where efficiency and compliance are paramount.

Operating within a "Tiger Team" structure, the consultant will guide and mentor change coordinators, align with program governance, and collaborate with functional leads, system integrators, and internal change agent networks. The role requires deep expertise in how SAP S/4HANA enhancements such as automated invoice matching, real-time vendor management, and streamlined payment processes affect P2P operations. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional capable of driving stakeholder engagement, crafting tailored communications, and measuring adoption success in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The consultant will report to the OCM Lead or Engagement Lead, contributing to key program milestones from exploratory workshops through go-live and hypercare.

Responsibilities:

• Change Strategy Development and Execution: Design and implement OCM strategies tailored to the P2P workstream in SAP S/4HANA programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping for P2P-affected groups, including procurement officers, accounts payable teams, vendors, and compliance staff.
• Change Impact Assessment: Evaluate and document the effects of SAP S/4HANA migrations on P2P processes, covering sourcing, vendor selection, purchase order creation, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payment cycles. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks, such as delays in vendor payments or inaccuracies in goods receipt data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Organizational Development, or a related field. Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or certifications such as Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, SAP S/4HANA Procurement certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement), or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• 7+ years in Organizational Change Management for ERP transformations, with at least 5 years focused on SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
• Specialized experience in Procure to Pay (P2P) processes, with hands-on involvement in procurement and accounts payable transformations, including sourcing, vendor management, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payments.
• Background in regulated industries like utilities, energy, or manufacturing, with knowledge of procurement compliance standards (e.g., FAR, SOX) and vendor management challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules for P2P, including Materials Management (MM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Accounts Payable (FI-AP).
• Proficiency in OCM frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) and tools for stakeholder analysis, impact tracking, and content creation (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, SAP Enable Now).

• Familiarity with integration points between P2P and other ERP areas, such as finance (R2R) or inventory logistics.

• Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, adept at translating complex P2P changes into clear, user-friendly narratives for varied audiences, from procurement specialists to external vendors.
• Strong influencing and problem-solving abilities to address resistance in dynamic, vendor-driven environments.