Lead complex technical pre-sales engagements, providing architectural guidance and strategic solutions. Mentor peers and collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal customer outcomes.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Team Lead Solution Architect- DX is a field-based, senior technical pre-sales role focused on leading complex solution engagements and providing technical leadership across CDW's Collaboration Practice within Digital Experience (DX) services. This role combines deep technical expertise, strategic solution design, and mentorship of peers to deliver high-impact customer outcomes. You will collaborate with customers, delivery teams, and internal sales to ensure best-in-class solution design and act as a trusted advisor.
What You Will Do:
* Lead the technical direction of complex customer engagements, providing architectural guidance and driving solution strategy.
* Develop assessment and service solutions for CDW customers, including architecture, optimizations, technology health checks, deployment services, and advisory services.
* Collaborate with solution architects, solution executives, delivery teams, and internal sales to offer consultative guidance and plan sales strategy.
* Analyze technical and competitive go-to-market considerations.
* Serve as a mentor and technical resource for other Solution Architects, Solution Executives, and field sellers.
* Maintain top partner certifications, industry-recognized credentials, and advanced education; stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
* Represent CDW at customer events, industry conferences, and internal enablement sessions; contribute to content creation for the practice and speaking engagements.
* Act as a subject matter expert across multiple families of products and solutions.
* Identify opportunities to educate coworkers and customers regarding technology needs, solution innovations, and industry best practices.
What We Expect Of You:
* Bachelor's Degree and ten years in technical, pre-sales, or post-sale delivery roles, with proven expertise in solution architecture, OR
* 14 years in technical, pre-sales, or post-sale delivery roles, with proven expertise in solution architecture.
* Motivated, self-starting, and able to independently deliver high-quality work with minimal guidance.
* Deep industry knowledge and domain expertise: understands industry-specific challenges, regulations, and best practices; able to position CDW solutions effectively.
* Technical leadership and influence: able to guide complex solutions, influence stakeholders, and mentor peers.
* Customer-focused approach: excellent communication and presentation skills; able to understand customer needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver tailored solutions.
* Solution design and problem-solving skills: capable of designing comprehensive solutions addressing complex customer requirements and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
* Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed. Base pay range: $151,350 - $211,870 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Team Lead Solution Architect- DX is a field-based, senior technical pre-sales role focused on leading complex solution engagements and providing technical leadership across CDW's Collaboration Practice within Digital Experience (DX) services. This role combines deep technical expertise, strategic solution design, and mentorship of peers to deliver high-impact customer outcomes. You will collaborate with customers, delivery teams, and internal sales to ensure best-in-class solution design and act as a trusted advisor.
What You Will Do:
* Lead the technical direction of complex customer engagements, providing architectural guidance and driving solution strategy.
* Develop assessment and service solutions for CDW customers, including architecture, optimizations, technology health checks, deployment services, and advisory services.
* Collaborate with solution architects, solution executives, delivery teams, and internal sales to offer consultative guidance and plan sales strategy.
* Analyze technical and competitive go-to-market considerations.
* Serve as a mentor and technical resource for other Solution Architects, Solution Executives, and field sellers.
* Maintain top partner certifications, industry-recognized credentials, and advanced education; stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
* Represent CDW at customer events, industry conferences, and internal enablement sessions; contribute to content creation for the practice and speaking engagements.
* Act as a subject matter expert across multiple families of products and solutions.
* Identify opportunities to educate coworkers and customers regarding technology needs, solution innovations, and industry best practices.
What We Expect Of You:
* Bachelor's Degree and ten years in technical, pre-sales, or post-sale delivery roles, with proven expertise in solution architecture, OR
* 14 years in technical, pre-sales, or post-sale delivery roles, with proven expertise in solution architecture.
* Motivated, self-starting, and able to independently deliver high-quality work with minimal guidance.
* Deep industry knowledge and domain expertise: understands industry-specific challenges, regulations, and best practices; able to position CDW solutions effectively.
* Technical leadership and influence: able to guide complex solutions, influence stakeholders, and mentor peers.
* Customer-focused approach: excellent communication and presentation skills; able to understand customer needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver tailored solutions.
* Solution design and problem-solving skills: capable of designing comprehensive solutions addressing complex customer requirements and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
* Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed. Base pay range: $151,350 - $211,870 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
Collaboration Technologies
Digital Experience
Solution Architecture
Technical Pre-Sales
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