PRO CPQ Architect

This is a remote position.

Nextlink is looking for an experienced Senior CPQ Architect to lead the technical architecture of a large-scale multi-country CPQ transformation.

In this strategic role you will own the end-to-end CPQ solution architecture drive key technical decisions and provide technical leadership to implementation teams. You will be responsible for delivering a scalable secure and high-performance CPQ solution integrated across the enterprise landscape.

Working closely with business stakeholders functional leads and IT teams you will translate complex commercial requirements into robust technical solutions with a strong focus on advanced pricing product configuration commercial deal models and enterprise system integration.

• Own the overall CPQ solution architecture including technical design integration patterns architecture standards and design governance.
  

• Translate complex business and commercial requirements into scalable maintainable technical solutions.
  

• Drive key architectural decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards.
  

Advanced CPQ Capabilities

• Design and architect complex product models configuration rules guided selling pricing strategies discounting rebates and approval workflows.
  

• Define solutions for quote generation quote versioning and end-to-end quote-to-order processes.
  

• Ensure flexibility and scalability to support evolving business and commercial requirements.
  

Commercial Deal Model Design

• Architect CPQ solutions supporting diverse commercial models including capital placements consignment rental pay-per-procedure volume commitments framework agreements and bundled offerings.
  

• Translate complex commercial agreements into configurable business rules and pricing structures.
  

Enterprise Integration Architecture

• Lead integration design across CRM pricing engines SAP ERP Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tender management and product master data systems.
  

• Define API-based integration patterns middleware strategies data flows and error-handling mechanisms.
  

• Ensure data consistency interoperability security and performance across the enterprise landscape.
  

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Provide hands-on technical guidance to development and integration teams.
  

• Conduct architecture reviews design walkthroughs and code reviews to ensure technical quality and adherence to established standards.
  

• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and drive effective resolution.
  

End-to-End Delivery Ownership

• Drive architecture throughout the implementation lifecycle from design and development through integration testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) deployment and hypercare.
  

• Collaborate with business functional and IT stakeholders to manage technical dependencies risks and delivery priorities.
  

• Ensure the solution meets functional and non-functional requirements including performance security and scalability.
  

• Lead the architecture of a complex multi-country enterprise CPQ transformation.
  

• Influence critical technical decisions across product configuration pricing and commercial deal management.
  

• Work at the intersection of business strategy enterprise architecture and digital transformation.
  

• Drive technical excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
  

Interested in taking on a strategic CPQ architecture role Nextlink would like to hear from you.

• 1215 years of experience in enterprise technology with substantial hands-on solution architecture expertise.
  

• At least 5 years of experience in CPQ architecture and implementation preferably within large-scale complex multi-country transformation programs.
  

• Strong expertise in CPQ product modeling configuration rules pricing engines discount structures approval frameworks and quote-to-order processes.
  

• Proven experience designing and delivering integrations between CPQ platforms and CRM ERP pricing and contract management systems.
  

• Strong understanding of APIs middleware data modeling enterprise architecture security performance optimization and scalability.
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams make independent architectural decisions and oversee solution delivery across the implementation lifecycle.
  

• Excellent analytical problem-solving stakeholder management and communication skills.
  

• PROS Smart CPQ: Hands-on architecture and implementation experience is highly desirable.
  

• PROS Price Optimization & Management (PO&M): Experience integrating CPQ with pricing optimization capabilities is a strong advantage.
  

• Other CPQ platforms: Experience with Salesforce Revenue Cloud Oracle CPQ or equivalent enterprise CPQ solutions.
  

• Industry expertise: Experience in medical devices healthcare manufacturing or capital-equipment-intensive industries.
  

• Transformation experience: Proven involvement in legacy CPQ migration platform modernization or enterprise-wide CPQ transformation initiatives.