Solution Architect - Managed Services Infrastructure

In this Pre Sales / Solution 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 own, anchor and win RFP/RFI/RFS/RFQ’s across Infrastructure service lines and integrated IT Outsourcing pursuitsMain area of acountabilitiesTo build win strategy collaboratively 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)Work with Business Management Group leadership team on some regional or global initiatives agreed jointlyDrive building best fit solution & competitive pricing along with bid management group and technical presales teamPresent 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 pursuitEssential RequirementsBacheor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science10+ Years of experience in IT Infrastructure Presales (Managed Services)Technical & Commercial expertise in Presales of at least 2-3 service lines amongst Digital Workplace, Cloud, Security, Networks & Service Management.Presales Solution Architecture experience preferredExperience in handling Infrastructure services in various distributed industries like Manufacturing, Auto, LSH, Retail & CPG, Professional Services & GovernmentExcellent written and oral English communication skills along with strong documentation skillsStrong presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to present ideas in user friendly languageFlexibility 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 environmentShould be willing to travel extensively to perform the required functionsShould be able to work in diverse team environment with flair for mentoring