Lead Solutions Architect- Automation Solutions

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in business, system architecture, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in customer engagement, solution design, or technology delivery, leadership experience preferred 

• Ability to ask the right questions to understand the business problem and identify the measurement or business object. 

• A deep understanding of the sales process and customer lifecycle. 

• Proven track record in successfully working with Fortune 500 clients. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. 

• Excellent communication and engagement skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to generate creative solutions to difficult or ambiguous problems in a group setting. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and business visualization skills 

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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 $175,000 to $200,000 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 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

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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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 12,000 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 on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join? 

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth.  Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. 

What will you be doing? 

As a Lead Solution Architect within the Automation Solutions team, you will operate as a player-coach—driving new business opportunities while supporting fellow Solution Architects. You’ll engage directly with clients to uncover needs, align technologies and capabilities, and structure competitive solutions that deliver the best outcomes for the customer and WW. Your expertise will help mitigate risks, highlight the value of WWT services, and build lasting client relationships. 

Alongside your own pursuits, you’ll contribute to scaling the team’s success by providing deal guidance, reinforcing opportunity governance, and sharing best practices. By balancing personal contribution with coaching, you’ll foster a collaborative and disciplined approach that strengthens solution quality and positions the practice for continued growth. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Solutioning & Collaboration 

• Own the technical and solutioning work for automation pursuits, working directly with sales and clients to define use cases, scope automation opportunities, and translate business requirements into clear solution architectures and proposals 

• Lead client-facing discovery and solution design during sales cycles, validating data sources, technical feasibility, delivery approach, and value assumptions to ensure solutions are realistic, differentiated, and aligned to client priorities 

• Qualify and drive automation opportunities forward, assessing fit, complexity, value potential, and delivery readiness while maintaining accountability for progression, decision points, and handoff into execution 

Team Support & Coaching 

• Serve as the central owner of opportunity governance, maintaining consistency in how opportunities are evaluated, shaped, and advanced across the team. 

• Support fellow Solution Architects by sharing best practices and providing deal guidance to strengthen solution quality. 

• Foster collaboration across sales and delivery teams, reinforcing a disciplined and scalable approach to automation opportunities. 

Delivery Alignment 

• Partner with sales and delivery teams to align expansion strategy, scope, and sequencing, ensuring opportunities are positioned for successful execution and follow-on growth 

• Create and maintain pursuit-to-delivery artifacts as needed, including solution overviews, scope definitions, and procedural documentation to support clean handoff and consistent execution 

Continuous Learning 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by exploring new tools, technologies, and processes. 

• Maintain required level of knowledge on company-offered solutions including the completion of assigned courses and relevant certification exams when applicable. 
• Serves as a resource for the team on industry trends, sales methodologies, and best practices.