Principal Solution Architect
Why WWT?
Fueled by creativity and ideation, World Wide Technology strives to accelerate our growth and nurture future innovation. From our world class culture to our generous benefits, to developing cutting edge technology solutions, WWT constantly works towards its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is a great place to work. We encourage our employees to embrace collaboration, get creative and think outside the box when it comes to delivering some of the most advanced technology solutions for our customers.
At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 9,000 individuals and closed nearly $17 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list for the 12th consecutive year!
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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 security 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.
Team Overview:
We are hyper-focused on providing business outcomes for our clients. We take on the most challenging problems our customers face and provide innovative solutions involving security and enterprise architecture strategy. We are comprised of consultants who formerly worked at top firms, data scientists with PhDs from top universities, and engineers with experience in industry and government agencies. We aim to combine business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our client's most complex challenges.
Job Summary:
The Principal Solution Architect is a seasoned leader accountable for driving the overall strategy and execution of business development initiatives. They oversee a team of solution architects and analysts, guiding them in identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of competitive intelligence, business requirements, and solution options, coupled with extensive experience in driving successful engagements across diverse industries and technology services. The Principal Solution Architect collaborates closely with executive stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans that drive revenue growth and market expansion. They provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic direction to the solution architecture team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the strategic development of comprehensive solutions, leveraging extensive expertise in the technology ecosystem and WWT's internal capabilities to drive business growth and market differentiation
- Drives the pursuit of strategic business opportunities, aligning internal teams and ultimately contributing to revenue and profit growth for WWT
- Serves as a visionary client engagement leader, deeply understanding needs and addressing them through innovative solutions and transformative recommendations
- Builds strong internal WWT relationships across sales and services group, driving alignment and synergy in client engagement efforts
- Fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration in solution development, empowering teams to innovate and deliver transformative solutions that drive client success
- Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 15 years' progressive experience in a related field is required.
- 15+ years of experience in customer engagement, solution design, or technology delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role is required
- Ability to strategically lead and execute business development strategies effectively, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
- Team leadership of solution architects and analysts, guiding them in identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities to achieve organizational goals.
- Deep understanding of competitive intelligence, business requirements, and solution options across diverse industries and technology services to make informed decisions.
Level of Autonomy
- Work is accomplished without considerable direction. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria in obtaining results. Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment. Takes calculated risks with consultation from the expert.
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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: Heath, 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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Preferred locations include AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Other locations will be considered based on fit.