Presales Solution Architect - IT Infrastructure

Role: PreSales Solution Architect - IT Infrastructure Services Location : Canada Job Description: Deal Architect role is responsible to drive win strategy, deal construct & building mindshare with all stakeholders to win large IT Infrastructure services pursuits Broadly, this role is expected to: Owning, anchoring, and winning RFP/RFI/RFS/RFQ’s across Infrastructure service lines and integrated IT Outsourcing pursuits Working along with Vertical Sales, Business Acquisition Group (bid management and managed services solution development) & Technical Presales teams (Hybrid Cloud, Digital Workplace, Networks, Cybersecurity, Service Management, Cloud business units, IoT and application teams) Clear Ownership will be To build win strategy collaboratively with Sales, BAG & stakeholders Drive building best fit solution & competitive pricing along with bid management group and technical presales team Present and defend solution, financials & commercial aspects to customers in various workshops (mutual value discovery, solution defense, Due Diligence, BAFO etc.) Build mindshare with the customers and internal stakeholders throughout the pursuit Requirements, Experience, Education and Skills Should have 5- 20 Years of experience in IT Infrastructure Presales Technical & Commercial expertise in Presales of at least 2-3 service lines amongst Digital Workplace, Cloud, Security, Networks & Service Management. Presales Solution Architecture experience is preferable Experience in handling Infrastructure services in various distributed industries like Manufacturing, Auto, LSH, Retail & CPG, Professional Services & Government Excellent written and oral English communication skills along with strong documentation skills Strong presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to present ideas in user friendly language. Flexibility to work on weekends and different time zones, when required for pursuit deliverables, should listen and collaborate more etc. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Should be willing to travel extensively to perform the required functions