Enterprise Solutions Architect - Presales Expert

DXC Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in Dubai to lead strategic solutioning and presales efforts for large transformation projects. This role involves direct engagement with top executives to align technology strategies with business goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, particularly with significant accounts in the technology field.

We offer a collaborative environment that fosters inclusive culture and well-being while prioritizing in-person teamwork.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business solutions or technical consulting.
• Experience with significantly sized accounts in the technology industry.
• Strong business acumen to align technology solutions with business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with CIOs and CTOs to understand their strategic objectives.
• Lead executive discussions and transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong consultative selling

Digital Transformation

Exceptional executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

IT Service Management

Cybersecurity Architecture

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance with pursuit teams during the solution development process to ensure alignment with overall company sales and client business strategy, and develop high‑level technical operating strategies and benefits.
• Lead solution design workshops and ensure 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 with solution/product portfolios.
• Experience developing winning sales solutions and proposals.
• Experience with technology products, services, competencies, solutions and offerings.
• Experience in business environments, industry knowledge, 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.

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