SAP Variant Configuration Transformation Lead

E471 Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy; Kotka; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Variant Configuration Transformation Lead to drive global AVC modeling changes. This senior expert role leads SAP CPQ related migrations, the move from LO-VC to S/4HANA AVC, and defines next‑gen configuration standards. You will work across sales, engineering, manufacturing and aftermarkets in a hands‑on architecture capacity.

Based in Finland, this role offers a global impact and opportunities to shape future configuration models and best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands‑on experience with SAP Variant Configuration LO‑VC and AVC.
• Experience migrating configuration models to S/4HANA AVC.
• Strong understanding of CTO and ETO product configuration scenarios.
• Experience designing global configuration models in cross‑functional environments.
• Experience with Teamcenter Product Configurator and multi‑BOM scenarios is advantageous.
• Ability to work at architecture and transformation level while remaining hands‑on.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP CPQ related changes to Variant Configuration models.
• Lead migration and redesign of LO‑VC models to S/4HANA AVC with end‑to‑end testing.
• Design next‑generation configuration models leveraging AVC capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Commerce, Teamcenter PLM.
• Establish global configuration modeling standards, governance, and best practices.
• Train, coach, and mentor configuration modelers in best practices.

Skills

SAP Variant Configuration LO-VC

SAP Variant Configuration AVC

SAP CPQ

English fluency

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

About the role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Sulzer is transforming its global product configuration system landscape and is looking for Variant Configuration Transformation Lead to drive this change to global Variant Configuration models. In this senior expert role, you will lead the SAP CPQ implementation related changes to models, own the transition from classic SAP Variant Configuration (LO VC) to S/4HANA Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC), and define the next generation of configuration models, standards, and best practices. The position can be based at any of Sulzer's locations in Finland. This is a hands on transformation and architecture role with global impact across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarkets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the SAP CPQ implementation related changes to Variant Configuration models
• Lead the migration and redesign of SAP LO‑VC models to S/4HANA AVC, including migration methodology, scoping, validation, and end‑to‑end testing
• Design and implement next‑generation configuration models leveraging advanced AVC capabilities
• Ensure seamless integration of configuration models with: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Commerce, Teamcenter PLM
• Establish global configuration modeling standards, governance, and best practices
• Train, coach, and mentor configuration modelers in best‑practice modeling approaches

What you bring

• Deep, hands‑on experience with SAP Variant Configuration (LO‑VC and AVC) and SAP CPQ
• Experience migrating and redesigning configuration models from SAP ECC LO-VC to S/4HANA AVC
• Strong understanding of CTO and ETO product configuration scenarios
• Experience designing global configuration models in global, cross‑functional environments
• Experience with Teamcenter Product Configurator, modular product structures, and multi‑BOM scenarios is a strong advantage
• Ability to work at architecture and transformation level, while remaining hands‑on
• Fluent English communication skills

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from 6.200 EUR to 7.000 EUR per month. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The salary range reflects the planned level of responsibility associated with the role.

Benefits / What we offer you

• Lead a strategic, global transformation initiative
• High‑impact role with long‑term influence on Sulzer’s digital and product strategy
• Opportunity to define global standards and future ways of working
• Collaborate with experts across engineering, IT, sales, and operations worldwide

Diversity & Inclusion

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.

Contact & Deadline

For more information about the position, please contact Head Global Product Configuration, Configured Products Mr. Markus Talasniemi, [e-mail] or tel [phone]. Available for calls: Friday 4th of September 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EEST) and 15th of September 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EEST). Please submit your application by 27 September 2026.

Company Overview

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.