Apps Presales Solution Architect

Lenovo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an experienced Senior Apps Presales Solution Architect to drive application design, bid strategy, and technical leadership for government deals. You will focus on COTS integrations, software modernization, and trusted advisory across public sector opportunities.

The role demands deep software knowledge, commercial acumen, and a track record in presales within SI/ MSP or technology providers. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Application Solution Architecture or related roles.
• Proven hands-on COTS integration in large gov/enterprise settings.
• Experience in tender responses and presales engagements.
• Background in SI/MSP or software vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solutioning for enterprise apps, COTS, and modernization.
• Engage clients to capture requirements and transformation goals.
• Develop high-quality proposals, architectures, and integration designs.
• Design scalable, secure software aligned with gov standards.
• Provide technical leadership through the sales lifecycle.

Skills

App Solution Arch

Presales

Public Sector

Tender Responses

Cloud & Microservices

Tools

COTS Platforms

Job description

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Apps Presales Solution Architect to drive application solution design, bid strategy, and technical leadership across Government deals and projects, with a strong focus on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) integrations and software modernization.

As a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping end-to-end application and software solutions, responding to public sector tenders, and supporting business growth through innovative architectures. The ideal candidate combines deep software and COTS expertise with commercial acumen and a proven track record in presales engagements within system integrators or technology service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end solutioning activities for enterprise application development, COTS implementation, software customization, and modernization opportunities.

Engage customers to understand business requirements, operational challenges, and digital transformation objectives.

Develop high-quality technical proposals, application architectures, implementation approaches, and integration designs.

Design scalable, secure, and compliant software solutions aligned with Singapore Government (such as GCC/GCC 2.0 standards) and enterprise requirements.

Provide technical leadership throughout the sales lifecycle from opportunity qualification to contract award.

Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and government tenders focusing on application and software scopes.

Collaborate with sales, delivery, operations, and technology partners to develop competitive and differentiated proposals.

Own solution costing, sizing, licensing models, risk assessment, assumptions, dependencies, and technical compliance matrices.

Participate in proposal reviews, customer presentations, and tender clarification sessions.

Support commercial negotiations and bid activities.

Architect solutions leveraging COTS products, enterprise software, microservices, APIs, and cloud-native application patterns.

Evaluate, recommend, and design integration strategies between legacy systems and modern COTS/custom applications.

Recommend best practices for application governance, data security, resilience, and operational excellence.

Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and internal teams regarding application strategies.

Build strong relationships with software vendors, independent software vendors (ISVs), and strategic partners.

Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure a successful transition from presales to implementation.

Mentor junior architects and presales consultants where required.

Requirements:

Minimum 8 years of experience in Application Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Presales Engineering, or Technical Consulting roles.

Proven hands-on experience in implementing, configuring, and integrating COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) software solutions within large enterprise or government environments.

Proven experience working within a System Integrator, Managed Services Provider, Software Vendor, or Technology Consulting environment.

Strong track record supporting public sector and enterprise application transformation projects.

Hands-on experience in tender responses, bid management, and customer-facing presales engagements.

Experience designing and presenting complex multi-million-dollar software and application solutions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to balance technical depth with business consideration.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Good understanding of software licensing models, cloud hosting costs, sizing, and effort estimation.

Additional Locations: * Singapore - Central Singapore - Singapore * Singapore - Central Singapore - SINGAPORE

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