Senior Principal, Pre-sales Solution Architect

Schneider Electric; Little London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Principal Pre‑sales Solution Architect to lead complex engagements, design innovative solutions, and drive customer success in energy transition and digital transformation. You will partner with sales teams and customers to define system requirements, validate compatibility, and optimize performance.

You will develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrations, technical proposals, and roadmaps while providing technical leadership on high‑impact issues across the

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to any audience.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and navigate ambiguous, high‑stakes situations.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for solving challenging business problems.
• Collaborative approach to working across sales, technical, and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and present tailored solutions that address complex customer challenges in energy transition and digital transformation.
• Partner with sales teams and customers to define system requirements, ensure compatibility, and optimize performance.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrations, technical proposals, and solution roadmaps that showcase innovation.
• Provide technical leadership on highly complex issues with significant impact across the organization.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Systems Engineering

Product Knowledge

Automation and Control Systems

System Security

Application Security

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Principal Pre‑sales Solution Architect to lead complex technical engagements and design innovative solutions that drive customer success. If you're a recognized technical expert who thrives on solving challenging problems and shaping strategic opportunities, this role is for you.

What will you do?

• Design and present tailored solutions that address complex customer challenges in energy transition and digital transformation
• Partner with sales teams and customers to define system requirements, ensure compatibility, and optimize performance
• Develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrations, technical proposals, and solution roadmaps that showcase innovation
• Provide technical leadership on highly complex issues with significant impact across the organization

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Enterprise Architecture – expert level; designing scalable, integrated solutions that align with customer business strategies
• Systems Engineering – expert level; defining system requirements and ensuring compatibility across complex technical environments
• Product Knowledge – expert level; translating product capabilities into customer value propositions
• Automation and Control Systems – expert level; architecting solutions that optimize operational efficiency
• System Security – expert level; ensuring solutions meet enterprise security and compliance requirements
• Application Security – advanced level; integrating security best practices into solution designs
• Critical Thinking – advanced level; analyzing ambiguous situations and developing innovative recommendations
• Data Analysis and Interpretation – advanced level; leveraging insights to inform solution design and customer outcomes

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to any audience
• Proven ability to lead through influence and navigate ambiguous, high‑stakes situations
• Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for solving challenging business problems
• Collaborative approach to working across sales, technical, and customer teams

What's in it for you?

• High‑impact role with visibility into strategic customer relationships and business outcomes
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge solutions in energy transition and digital transformation
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth
• Career development supported by leadership programs and technical advancement opportunities

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.