What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Solutions Architect Leader position at World Wide Technology?
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With over 13,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today!
Why should you join the Global Enterprise Leadership Team?
As an Engineering Leader you will be leading a team of Consulting Solution Architects across the Heartland Area to provide specific technical Pre-Sales support in partnership with the local Regional Leaders for our Fortune 500 customers across all verticals. No two days will be the same as our broad offerings include various technical domains such as Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-cloud Architecture, Security Transformation and Digital Strategy among others. With our Advanced Technology Center (https://www.wwt.com/atc) at your fingertips for briefings, training, workshops, demos and POC's you and the team will be delivering best in class results for our customers.
What will you be doing?
This Engineering Leadership role will manage a team of specialized Consulting Solution Architects within the Heartland Area. Day to day responsibilities will include Executive Customer Alignment with our customers, partnering with CSAs in customer sales meetings, customer presentations, white board sessions and custom technical design work. The CSA Leader will partner with other Area Leaders and Regional Manager in the local markets to bring domain expertise in to assist the sales team with custom solutions and projects for our customers. Technical expertise expansion is highly encouraged as you look to learn about new areas of interest and be on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. This position will require the ability to travel up to 40%.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $176,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With over 13,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today!
Why should you join the Global Enterprise Leadership Team?
As an Engineering Leader you will be leading a team of Consulting Solution Architects across the Heartland Area to provide specific technical Pre-Sales support in partnership with the local Regional Leaders for our Fortune 500 customers across all verticals. No two days will be the same as our broad offerings include various technical domains such as Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-cloud Architecture, Security Transformation and Digital Strategy among others. With our Advanced Technology Center (https://www.wwt.com/atc) at your fingertips for briefings, training, workshops, demos and POC's you and the team will be delivering best in class results for our customers.
What will you be doing?
This Engineering Leadership role will manage a team of specialized Consulting Solution Architects within the Heartland Area. Day to day responsibilities will include Executive Customer Alignment with our customers, partnering with CSAs in customer sales meetings, customer presentations, white board sessions and custom technical design work. The CSA Leader will partner with other Area Leaders and Regional Manager in the local markets to bring domain expertise in to assist the sales team with custom solutions and projects for our customers. Technical expertise expansion is highly encouraged as you look to learn about new areas of interest and be on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. This position will require the ability to travel up to 40%.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the technical strategy, goals and plans for your team's success and contribute to the organization's overall strategy, plans, and technology direction.
- Collaborate with Area & Regional Leaders, Sales, Services and Consulting Systems Engineers to define strategic technical plans and align/partner with the right key OEMs to solve customer problems.
- Align and engage with key customers to drive Executive relationships across the Heartland Area customers
- Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term gains by having a deep understanding of customer needs and technical choices.
- Help team solve conflicting priorities and make timely, effective decisions.
- Demonstrate strong management skills and drive results within the team.
- Oversee the presales process and help drive effective communication between sales, Professional Services and National SME Teams.
- Recruit, hire and effectively manage and grow a diverse and talented set of employees.
- Provide technical direction, coaching and mentoring to employees on the team, and others, when necessary to achieve successful short- and long-term outcomes.
- Develop strong relationships with strategic OEM partner and customers.
- Actively engage, build, and help execute business plans/strategy to grow our business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates much live in and/or near a WWT market in the Heartland Area (i.e. Nashville, St Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Sioux Falls, Omaha etc.)
- Qualified candidates should have 15 years of experience delivering large scale IT solutions.
- 2 to 5 years of previous leadership/management experience required
- 40% travel may be required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, thought leadership, mentorship, and the ability to translate complex IT architectures into easily understood and consumable solutions are required.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $176,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- 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 & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $176,000 - $230,000