SAP S/4HANA AVC Workstream Lead 

Location: San Diego, CA (Partial Remote with Travel Requirements)
Duration: 6-Month Contract

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a SAP S/4HANA AVC Workstream Lead (Advanced Variant Configuration) on behalf of our client in San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for a seasoned SAP professional with deep expertise in SAP Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives. The selected consultant will lead the migration and implementation of AVC solutions, driving solution design, integration strategy, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support for highly configurable product environments.

This position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on AVC configuration experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams to deliver scalable and sustainable SAP solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP AVC workstream throughout the full project lifecycle, from design through deployment and hypercare.

• Design and implement advanced AVC models utilizing procedures, constraints, Super BOMs, variant tables, object dependencies, and configuration profiles.

• Drive migration initiatives from SAP LO-VC to SAP Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC).

• Lead model conversion, master data migration, and transition of P-Functions to BAdIs.

• Utilize Product Data Replication (PDR) for AVC model and master data migration activities.

• Collaborate with solution architects, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define scalable AVC solutions.

• Support requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, cutover planning, and production support.

• Assess integration impacts across upstream and downstream business processes.

• Conduct design workshops and technical reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Pricing, and IT teams.

• Identify implementation risks, develop mitigation plans, and establish testing strategies.

• Provide guidance on SAP best practices, clean core principles, and S/4HANA extensibility frameworks.

• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize complex configuration models.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on Variant Configuration.

• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC).

• Proven experience leading LO-VC to AVC migration projects.

• Strong experience converting P-Functions to BAdIs.

• Deep expertise in:

  • SAP AVC Modeling

  • Configuration Profiles

  • Object Dependencies

  • Class Management

  • Super BOMs

  • Variant Tables

  • Procedures and Constraints

• Experience utilizing Product Data Replication (PDR) for AVC migrations.

• Strong SAP S/4HANA transformation experience.

• Experience integrating SAP AVC with:

  • SAP Solution Quotation (SQ)

  • Salesforce (SFDC)

  • External enterprise applications

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Functional & Advisory Expertise

• Advise on AVC support for Dynamic/Flexible Bundling (Kits) and Variant Pricing.

• Provide guidance on AVC integration with:

  • Solution Quotation (SQ)

  • Assemble-to-Order (ATO)

  • Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

• Assess AVC impacts on:

  • Advanced ATP (AATP)

  • Product Allocation

  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

  • Segmentation

  • BRIM

• Support post-migration enhancements and integration optimization initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within Life Sciences or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting highly configurable products in complex manufacturing organizations.

• Knowledge of SAP RAP and modern SAP S/4HANA extensibility approaches.

• Experience leading global SAP transformation programs.