Principal SAP VC AVC Architect

Principal SAP VC AVC Architect Waters Corporation Overview Waters is seeking an experienced SAP VC/AVC Architect with deep expertise in Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) to lead product configuration design and implementation supporting business growth, new products, and enhanced customer experience. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders across product management, sales, and operations to translate complex business requirements into scalable, high‑performing SAP VC/AVC models within S/4HANA and SAP CPQ. This is a Hybrid position. Responsibilities Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather product configuration and quoting requirements. Translate business needs into AVC and CPQ technical specifications. Design and optimize AVC models in SAP S/4HANA aligned with catalog strategy and guided selling. Ensure alignment across SAP ERP, SAP CPQ, and Sales & Distribution process. Lead AVC model development including classes, characteristics, and dependency logic making sure cloud performance is kept in mind. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely readiness and minimal business disruption. Establish best practices for variant modeling within the full landscape, documentation, and change control. Conduct peer reviews and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards. Provide training and develop reference materials for ongoing support and scalability. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field. 8+ years of experience in SAP VC/AVC modeling. Deep understanding of product configuration, BOM management, and commercial enablement. Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM, MM, ECM, and CPQ & S/4HANA (preferred). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑centric mindset. Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in regulated industries (e.g., life sciences, manufacturing) is a plus. Collaborative team player who can also work independently and proactively. Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. Equal Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr