World Wide Technology · 2 days ago
Director - Strategy & Advisory Data Center Solution Architecture
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expWorld Wide Technology is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. The Strategy & Advisory Data Center Solution Architect will lead high-impact strategy sales opportunities, defining complex transformation strategies for Fortune 500 clients, particularly in the Banking and Financial Services sector, and positioning WWT as a trusted partner in modernizing data center solutions.
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Responsibilities
Engage as a trusted C-suite advisor to shape and advance enterprise data center transformation opportunities in partnership with WWT account and services sales teams, with a strong emphasis on regulated industries such as Banking and Financial Services
Proactively identify and qualify high-impact advisory-led opportunities that align with customers’ modernization, resilience, and hybrid cloud strategies
Collaborate across WWT solution areas to craft integrated, outcome-driven strategies that position WWT as the strategic transformation partner of choice
Quantify and communicate business value and ROI tied to modernization initiatives, including AI integration, automation, cost optimization, operational efficiency, and sustainability
Lead cross-functional teams to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing data center solutions that support enterprise modernization goals
Define and influence long-term transformation strategies and investment roadmaps that position WWT as a strategic partner over multiple years
Identify success metrics, governance models, and commercial strategies that maximize client impact and WWT profitability
Act as a thought leader on data center transformation trends, including co-location strategy, data sovereignty, modernization blueprints, automation, AI, and cloud-to-edge architectures
Partner across WWT and key ecosystem alliances to develop differentiated executive narratives, industry POVs, and repeatable GTM plays that reinforce WWT’s market leadership
Develop and standardize advisory frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits that scale across industries and enable repeatable, accelerated customer outcomes, including tailoring these frameworks to address regulatory, resiliency, and security requirements common in Banking and Financial Services
Translate strategic business imperatives into actionable delivery strategies that align architecture, operations, and financial models
Lead comprehensive strategy and assessment engagements to define current-state maturity, future-state architectures, operating models, and investment roadmaps
Build robust business cases and financial models that drive C-suite decision-making - including TCO, ROI, and investment prioritization frameworks
Create boardroom-caliber presentations and proposals that articulate business value, risk mitigation, and strategic advantage
Partner with delivery and sales leadership to ensure proposals seamlessly transition from strategy to execution, enabling rapid value realization and measurable business outcomes
Represent WWT as an industry thought leader in executive client forums, industry events, and strategic roundtables, particularly within the Banking and Financial Services industry
Provide competitive and market intelligence to shape WWT’s strategic positioning and future solution development
Contribute to the creation of signature POVs, whitepapers, and industry benchmarks that influence customer transformation strategies
Drive increased client engagement and pipeline growth by serving as a visible industry leader who influences strategic buying decisions
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience advising enterprise clients on data center transformation strategy, modernization, and migration planning, including significant experience in the Banking and Financial Services sector
Previous Management Consulting Experience required
Proven ability to advise and deliver complex data center modernization strategies for Banking and Financial Services institutions, with an understanding of regulatory compliance, security, resiliency, and data sovereignty requirements
Deep understanding of industry trends in data center strategy (e.g., hybrid cloud, colocation, modular DC, AI-driven infrastructure planning, automation, sustainability)
Demonstrated experience presenting and influencing at the Board and C-suite level, with clear and concise executive communication
Proven ability to shape and close large strategic advisory engagements that lead to downstream implementation services
Act as a thought leader representing WWT in executive client settings, industry forums, and strategic briefings
Contribute to the development of data center strategy POVs, playbooks, and reusable assets to accelerate customer transformation
Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to inform customer strategy and internal GTM initiatives
Experience with complex commercial models including strategy-led consulting, implementation and managed services, and transformation programs
Expertise building future-state architectures integrating modern DC, hybrid cloud, networking, and security and automation principles
High proficiency at collaborating, managing conflicting interests, and dealing with ambiguity
Strong leadership qualities: able to have 'presence' in senior exec client settings; capable of gaining the trust of customers; able to lead WWT team within the account
Intellectually curious: the desire to understand constantly evolving technology solutions and how they connect to business and IT outcomes
Assertive, collaborative, self-starter with emotional intelligence as well as the capacity to learn and synthesize new information to provide customers and the WWT account team with useful insights
Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Self-directed, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
Preferred
Location: New York is preferred
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Company
World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology provides technology and supply chain solutions for large public and private organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Taylor
Chief Technology Officer
Thomas Strunk
CFO at WWT
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