SAP CPQ Architect

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.