SAP SOM/CI Consultant

SAP SOM/CI Consultant

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document complex business requirements related to subscription order management, product bundling, pricing, and contract lifecycle. Perform gap analysis between business needs and standard SAP SOM functionalities, proposing appropriate solutions or workarounds.

Solution Design Configuration: Design, configure, and implement SAP SOM modules to support subscription business models e.g., recurring billing, usage based billing, one off charges. Configure key SOM functionalities like product master data, cross-catalog mapping, solution quotations, subscription orders, and subscription contracts. Set up and manage product configuration using Advanced Variant Configuration AVC for complex product bundles. Define and maintain pricing strategies within SOM, integrating with SAP Convergent Charging (CC) and Convergent Invoicing (CI).

Integration: Ensure seamless integration of SAP SOM with other SAP BRIM components (Convergent Charging (CC), Convergent Invoicing (CI)FICA, Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR)). Integrate SOM with other SAP modules (e.g., SAP SD, CRM, S4HANA, MM, FI) and external systems (e.g., CRM, e-commerce platforms, payment gateways) using various integration technologies (e.g., PI/PO, CPI, APIs). Manage and troubleshoot integration issues.

Testing & Support: Develop and execute test scripts (unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing) to ensure the configured solution meets business requirements. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for SAP SOM processes, including resolving production issues, performance tuning, and assisting with enhancements and upgrades. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SOM configuration, master data, and integrations.

Documentation & Training: Create detailed functional specifications, process flows (e.g., in Visio), business design documents (BDDs), process definition documents (PDDs), and business process procedures (BPPs). Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users.

Project Management & Collaboration: Participate in project meetings, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and manage project backlogs. Work collaboratively with other functional consultants, technical consultants (ABAP developers), project managers, and offshore teams to ensure successful project delivery. Adhere to project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, SAP Activate).

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest SAP BRIM SOM module releases, new functionalities, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, revenue recognition principles). Proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement within existing processes.