About the role

Overview

We are seeking a SAP CPQ Architect to support digital transformation blueprint efforts for a leading semiconductor company. This role will shape the future-state quoting and configuration architecture across sales and services organizations.

Why This Role Matters

The client’s current quoting environment relies on SAP ECC’s Configurator with significant pain points: single-system-per-quote limitations, disconnected non standard workflows, no cross-module compatibility validation, and coffee-break-length load times. A modern CPQ solution must handle engineer-configured-to-order products with thousands of line items, integrate with Siemens Team Center (PLM), and support both complex system configurations and transactional spares quoting.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture: Define target-state CPQ architecture that integrates with SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Team Center PLM, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Configuration Modeling: Design guided selling flows to replace tribal-knowledge-dependent variant configuration — targeting 75–80% reduction in manual effort
Integration Design: Architect the CPQ-to-PLM integration pathway, potentially through an intermediate S/4 layer given Team Center’s current limitations with complex models
Multi-Channel Quoting: Support architecture for both commercial quotes (multi-million dollar configured systems) and transactional quotes (spares, non-configurable upgrades, service products)
Blueprint Contribution: Deliver L4–L6 future-state process designs and system requirements for CPQ-related workflows
Vendor Evaluation Support: Inform platform selection criteria and RFP development for CPQ tooling

Required Experience

5+ years architecting or implementing SAP CPQ (or comparable enterprise CPQ: Salesforce CPQ, Oracle CPQ, Conga)
Deep understanding of detailed configuration concepts (SAP VC/AVC migration paths)
Hands-on experience with PLM-to-CPQ integration (BOM synchronization, engineering change propagation)
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA order management and sales processes
Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments (semiconductor, aerospace, or industrial equipment preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work with Siemens Team Center or similar PLM platforms
Experience designing non-standard request workflows within CPQ
Understanding of pricing governance models (regional harmonization, contract-based pricing, proration)
Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM integration patterns
Background in semiconductor capital equipment or similar complex configured products

Engagement Details

Location: Remote
Start: Immediate
Reports to: Program Lead, Spearhead

About the Project

This is a post-RFP advisory engagement. The team is building a future-state blueprint covering opportunity-to-cash, spares operations, field service, and knowledge management — with CPQ as a critical architectural decision point that gates CRM strategy and S/4 integration sequencing.