Enterprise Solutions Architect - Presales Expert at DXC Technology

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Architecture, Presales, Cloud Transformation, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Solution Design, Executive Communication, Cybersecurity Architecture, AI & Data Platforms, Application Modernization, DevSecOps, TCO Analysis, Consultative Selling, RFP/RFI Response, Strategic Planning, Managed Services

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description: Solutions Architect Role Overview The Solution Architect is a senior, customer-facing enterprise architect responsible for leading strategic solutioning and presales engagements for large, complex transformation opportunities. Lead the design ,delivery and presales activities of end-to-end enterprise solutions spanning applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, AI, analytics, and digital platforms. This role requires a consultative leader who can engage C-level stakeholders, understand business priorities, shape transformation strategies, and design end-to-end enterprise solutions aligned with customer outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep enterprise architecture expertise with strong commercial acumen, executive communication skills, and the ability to translate business challenges into compelling, technology-enabled solutions. The role supports business growth by identifying customer needs, developing differentiated solutions, leading strategic pursuits, and influencing decision-making throughout the sales lifecycle. The Solution Architect acts as a trusted advisor to customers and collaborates across business, technology, delivery, and partner teams to design scalable, secure, and outcome-driven solutions. Key Focus Areas Lead strategic solutioning and presales efforts for complex transformation opportunities. Engage executive stakeholders to align technology strategy with business priorities. Design scalable, secure, and commercially compelling end-to-end solutions. Support growth by influencing customer decisions across the sales lifecycle. Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities Engage directly with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, business executives, and senior stakeholders to understand strategic business objectives, transformation priorities, and operational challenges. Establish trusted advisor relationships with customer leadership teams and provide strategic guidance on digital transformation initiatives. Lead executive discussions, discovery workshops, architecture assessments, and business transformation engagements. Translate complex business and technology challenges into practical, scalable, and business-focused solutions. Present strategic solution proposals and transformation roadmaps to executive and board-level stakeholders. Lead the design and ownership of end-to-end enterprise solutions across applications, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, AI, analytics, digital platforms, automation, IoT, DevSecOps, and managed services. Articulate business value propositions including ROI, TCO optimization, operational efficiency, business agility, and innovation outcomes. Support strategic bids, RFP/RFI responses, and competitive positioning activities. Influence customer decision-making through executive storytelling, consultative engagement, and value-based solutioning. Identify opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and long-term strategic partnerships. Lead solution governance activities to ensure alignment between customer expectations, architecture vision, contractual commitments, and delivery capabilities. Develop Statements of Work (SOW), transition strategies, transformation plans, and high-level implementation roadmaps. Identify solution risks, dependencies, assumptions, and mitigation strategies. Provide ongoing advisory support during transition and delivery phases to maintain alignment with the intended business outcomes and architectural principles. Ensure solutions adhere to organizational standards, security policies, compliance requirements, and financial objectives. Provides leadership and strategic guidance with pursuit teams during the solution development process to ensure alignment with overall Company sales and client business strategy. Develops high-level technical operating strategies and solutions, and benefits. Leads Solution Design Workshops and ensures alignment across the client’s business objectives, the technical solution, the Statement of Work and the contract Qualifications & Competencies Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field preferred 15+ years of business solutions, technical consulting, or sales solutions experience Experience working with the technology industry, specifically handling significantly sized accounts Experience working with solution/product portfolios Experience developing winning sales solutions and proposals Experience working with technology products, services, competencies, solutions and offerings Experience working with business environment, business industry and competitor products and services Technical Expertise Enterprise Architecture Cloud Transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP) Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Services AI & Data Platforms Digital Transformation Application Modernization DevSecOps & Automation Cybersecurity Architecture IT Service Management & IT Operations Smart Cities / Digital Government (preferred) Managed Services & Outsourcing Models Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills. Strong consultative selling and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with senior business and technology leaders. Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology solutions to business outcomes. Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset. Excellent storytelling and value articulation capabilities. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams in complex environments. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple strategic pursuits simultaneously. High level of professionalism, executive presence, and customer focus. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities. Self-motivated, proactive, and outcome-driven personality. Moderate Legal acumen (contracts, negotiations, and legal) and Financial acumen (TCO analysis) At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here. DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic solutioning and presales engagements for complex enterprise transformation opportunities, engaging C-level stakeholders to align technology with business priorities. Design end-to-end scalable solutions across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity while managing the sales lifecycle and solution governance.