Sr. Solutions Architect

SAS; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytics seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect specialized in Procurement Integrity. The role includes developing technical architectures, leading POCs, and collaborating across teams to drive success. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in analytics technology sales and strong communication skills, and are prepared for a dynamic work environment with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in analytics technology sales.
• Minimum 3 years experience with fraud, security, compliance solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical presales for SAS Procurement Integrity solution.
• Conduct demos and support technical proposal development.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the Procurement Integrity solution.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Technical understanding of SAS solutions

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Pre-Law, Computer Science, Mathematics/Analytics

Tools

SAS 9.4

SAS Viya

Fraud and Security Intelligence solutions

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Sr. Solutions Architect

Job Locations: UK-London | UK | UK-Marlow | UK-Glasgow | UK-London | DE | DE-Heidelberg | DE-Frankfurt | DE-Munich

Requisition ID: 20063019

Job Category: Research and Development

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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About the job

As a Procurement Integrity Solution Architect, you will act as a global technical presales lead for the SAS Procurement Integrity (PI) solution. You will develop and support technical architectures and demonstration environments, lead and assist with client Proofs of Concepts (POCs), and enable and support internal and partner delivery teams. You will also act as a lead technical expert on client sales pursuits across all industry sectors as part of a team of other fraud and compliance technical and subject matter experts.

As a Solutions Advisor – Procurement Integrity, you will:

1. Work within a small team to develop architectural standards for SAS’ Procurement Integrity (PI) solution.
2. Develop both standard and custom demos that showcase the value of SAS’ PI solution.
3. Lead client workshops and support the technical aspects of proposal development and formal procurement cycle (e.g., RFI, RFP, RFQ) responses.
4. Conduct demonstrations of SAS’ PI solution to prospective customers and industry influencers.
5. Provide both technical and subject matter expertise and guidance to customers and SAS implementation staff or partners during Procurement Integrity solution implementations.
6. Collaborate with other organizations within SAS to ensure continued growth and success of the Procurement Integrity solution, including Sales, Marketing, Product Strategy, R&D, Professional Services, Legal, and Finance.
7. Uncover and understand customer business needs; articulate the value of our solutions and offerings to various audiences including senior executives, functional managers, investigators, and technologists; and identify how SAS' Procurement Integrity solution can be integrated into existing business processes and technical infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum five (5) years experience supporting analytics technology sales across industry sectors.
2. Minimum three (3) years experience using, selling, or supporting fraud, security, compliance, or payment integrity solutions.
3. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Pre-Law, Computer Science, Mathematics/Analytics, or related fields.
4. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills.
5. Experience with, and technical understanding of, SAS 9.4, SAS Viya, and SAS’ Fraud and Security Intelligence solution technology.
6. Experience presenting complex ideas and concepts to department/agency heads or other non-technical audiences.
7. Ability to work and learn independently and as part of a team.
8. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as business needs require (up to 25%).
9. An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
10. Location: Remote or SAS office location.
11. You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These qualities influence everything we do.

Preferred qualifications

1. Experience in drafting formal procurement vehicles (RFIs, RFPs) and evaluating vendor responses, or responding to formal procurement processes.
2. Knowledge or experience with Procurement processes and controls.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.