We are seeking an IT Engineering Lead to provide leadership and expertise in continuous improvement and support of SAP variant configuration. This role involves developing solutions based on business requirements to maximise both standard and customised SAP functionality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP Variant Configuration implementation and support, with extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES TO BE ON SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN SOUTH WALES - OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER HYBRID / REMOTE WORKING OR SPONSORSHIP Day-to-day of the role: Provide continuous improvement and support for SAP variant configuration to develop solutions that meet business requirements. Evaluate and recommend changes to the current SAP variant configuration setup to meet organisational needs. Support business users with scoping, analysis, design, development, and implementation of standard and customised SAP variant configurator processes. Conduct SAP system configuration, testing, and related user training. Create and update documentation covering SAP processes and implemented projects. Monitor and resolve assigned IT SAP variant configurator tickets. Lead change management activities related to system improvements and changes. Coordinate with internal process owners on SAP variant configuration maintenance, optimisation, and tasks. Manage project management and roadmap execution for other engineering-related applications including engineering design, product costing, and production-related custom applications. Manage dotnet programmers supporting the related engineering applications. Travel as required to Connectors and Sealing Solutions locations supporting SAP variant configuration and other engineering applications. Required Skills & Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, engineering, or equivalent. 3-5 years of SAP Variant Configuration implementation/support experience. In-depth knowledge of SAP Variant Configurator with experience in modeling variant configurations, setting up configurable product characteristics, classes, dependencies, BOMs, routings, configuration profiles, and pricing conditions. Manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge of end-to-end business processes in a manufacturing facility. Excellent understanding of project management principles and experience leading SAP VC projects. Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across all departments and employee levels.