CDW · 16 hours ago
Solutions Architect
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Responsibilities
Client Facing Sales Support – Works with sales account team, interfacing directly with CDW clients. Builds
Trusted advisor relationships, understanding client’s business challenges and proposing solutions
Develops High Level Designs and Architectures – Creates and documents architectures that address client business problems which can be used to ensure a smooth transition from presales to delivery
Create Proposals – RFP (Request for Proposals) responses, SOWs (Statements Of Work), LOUs (Letters of Understanding), Develop BOMs (Bill of Materials) and Product Quotes
Sales Planning – Work with management and sales teams to develop account prioritization and support strategies that will ensure a long term trusted relationship status
Partner Relationship Management – Develop healthy and trusted relationships with key partners in the geography
Billable Consulting – Provide services as part of client projects that are billable. Usually in a project oversight mode
Intellectual Property Development – Contribute to the development of CDW intellectual property and industry recognition (case studies, white papers, speaking engagements etc.)
Administrative Overhead – Respond to email, phone calls, complete time cards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as required Administrative Overhead – Respond to email, phone calls, complete time cards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as require
Training – Develop and execute a professional plan that will enhance skills
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
At least five (5) years of related work experience in a Digital and/or Data solutions focused role
Solid understanding of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, ADF, general knowledge of SQL Server
Solid understanding of Data Modernization architectures and solutions
Solid understanding of Data Governance program concepts
Demonstrated ability to write SOWs and respond to RFPs
Demonstrated ability to apply technical background and knowledge to business direction by developing service offerings, go-to-market strategies, business planning, and other activities important to building business
Demonstrated ability to drive sales, sequencing activities and deliverables to the client to value sell, earn trust and enhance margin
Proven experience articulating technical viewpoints to diverse audiences, including technical and business decision makers
Proven ability to evaluate information and make sound technical risk judgements
Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to perform technical skills/knowledge transfer to client
Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-up skills
Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and personnel management skills
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, including formal and informal presentations to large and small audiences
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
Technical writing experience
Preferred
At least three (3) years of experience in pre-sales solution architecture and/or sales in a Systems Integrator, OEM, or similar environment
Relevant certifications in area of specialty: Specifically, Microsoft Data, AI and Cloud solutions
Two (2) years of experience with Client, OEM or VAR based partner management
One (1) years billable consulting experience
Demonstrated experience in the selling and delivery of multi-million dollar enterprise-size, complex projects
Experience within SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud environments
Benefits
Annual bonus target of $10,000 subject to terms and conditions of plan
Company
CDW
At CDW, we know how to make technology work so people can do great things.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$58.74M2015-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $58.74M
2013-06-27IPO
2008-07-31Series Unknown
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