Product Configuration Architect (m/f/d)

Schindler is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. Operating in more than 100 countries and moving over a billion people every day, we design, engineer, maintain and modernize mobility systems that shape urban life. We offer a dynamic, global and future‑oriented work environment where expertise, innovation and leadership truly matter.

Why Schindler?

• Shape the Future: Take a decisive role in defining and governing global product configuration architectures, setting standards that ensure scalability, consistency and long‑term quality across Schindler’s configuration landscape.
• Global Impact: Your architectural decisions will enable alignment across products, systems and regions, strengthening global configuration capabilities and supporting complex business processes worldwide.
• Collaborate with Experts: Act as a trusted partner for CTO, CR&D and key business stakeholders, guiding configurator modelers and driving architectural excellence across the Global Product Configurator ecosystem.
• Continuous Learning: Expand your architectural, technical and leadership expertise while actively shaping the roadmap of Schindler’s Global Product Configuration platform.

Join Schindler as a Product Configuration Architect (m/f/d)

At Schindler, we don’t just build elevators — we design configurable, scalable and future‑proof mobility solutions. To further strengthen our Global Product Configuration (GPC) organization, we are looking for a Product Configuration Architect who will ensure architectural integrity, alignment and quality across configuration models and integrated systems.

If you thrive in a high‑impact role at the intersection of architecture, engineering, configuration logic and global business processes, this position offers strategic influence and global visibility.

Your Responsibilities

As a Product Configuration Architect, you will be responsible for safeguarding architectural coherence, quality standards and cross‑system consistency of Schindler’s product configuration landscape.

Your responsibilities include:

• Definition of generic configuration frameworks supporting global business processes and interfaces, in close collaboration with process owners, product owners and related stakeholders.
• Identification, orchestration and continuous improvement of product and quality processes impacting multiple departments within CTO and the wider organization.
• Leading and facilitating cross‑functional teams within CTO to define and drive product and configurator architecture strategies, contributing directly to the Product Configurator roadmap.
• Maintaining continuous communication with product configurator modelers, providing guidance, coaching and architectural governance.

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• University degree or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering background).
• Proven and strong leadership capabilities with a growth‑oriented mindset — 10+ years.
• Expert‑level analytical skills and deep understanding of configuration logic and rule‑based architectures — 10+ years.
• Solid experience in the elevator industry or comparable complex industrial environments — 5+ years.
• Hands‑on experience with CPQ (Configure – Price – Quote) or similar configuration modeling environments; SAP VC knowledge is a strong asset — 5+ years.
• Advanced knowledge of IT landscapes and strong understanding of business processes related to offer and order fulfilment — 5+ years.
• Ability to lead, influence and align teams across diverse cultural and organizational contexts.
• Structured, systemic thinking, strong problem‑solving skills, logical reasoning and a proactive mindset to challenge existing solutions.
• English — C2 (Proficient).

Qualifications That Will Strengthen Your Profile (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Camos Develop, CPQ solutions and SAP Variant Configuration (MM, SD).
• Strong collaborative mindset with an end‑to‑end understanding of Sales Configurator processes and the ability to translate Product Owner strategy into execution.
• Programming skills (VBA, C, Python, Java) combined with advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• In‑depth elevator product knowledge, including system architecture and component‑level engineering calculations.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you are motivated to shape the global architecture of product configuration at Schindler, we would be excited to hear from you. Join a global organization where architectural excellence, innovation and long‑term impact are truly valued.

Apply today and help drive the future of global configuration at Schindler.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Schindler Group, we value inclusion and diversity and promote equity to create equal opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability or other protected characteristics.