- Company Name
- KPMG Canada
- Job Title
- Senior Manager, Pre-Sales Solution Architect
- Job Description
-
Job Title: Senior Manager, Pre‑Sales Solution Architect
Role Summary: Lead end‑to‑end solutioning for large‑scale transformation opportunities, aligning technology strategies with client business objectives, and driving proposal development and commercial success throughout the deal lifecycle.
Expectations: Deliver compelling, executable solutions that balance sell‑ability and deliverability, manage multi‑million dollar pursuits, secure senior stakeholder approvals, and maintain high standards of quality and competitiveness across all phases of the pre‑sales process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze client requirements, budgets, and pain points in collaboration with pursuit quarterbacks and service lines.
- Architect comprehensive win themes, solution approaches, scopes, estimates, and delivery models, balancing cost, schedule, risks, and resource plans.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams, third‑party partners, and global delivery networks to ensure solution alignment and feasibility.
- Present solutions to senior partners, secure formal sign‑offs, and maintain consensus across the organization.
- Own pricing strategy, staffing models, and commercial stewardship for large pursuits, ensuring competitive yet profitable proposals.
- Monitor industry trends, technologies, and competitor offerings to embed best practices into bids.
- Continuously improve solution design and pre‑sales processes based on feedback and performance data.
Required Skills:
- 10+ years in management or technology consulting with strong client‑facing experience.
- Proven expertise in designing and delivering cloud‑based solutions on platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Experience managing and responding to RFPs/RFIs and supporting consultative sales cycles.
- Minimum 5 years in a pre‑sales role at a large system integrator.
- Deep knowledge of industry‑specific solutions, tools, and technologies.
- Proficiency in data analysis, business intelligence tools, pricing tools, and proposal automation systems.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant technical or commercial certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.