Solutions Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete solution design process from initial concept and engagement with clients/SMEs through to delivery.

• Ensure that solutions are in alignment with client expectations and business capabilities.

• Integrate SMEs and various disciplines to create and execute comprehensive solutions.

• Participate in internal projects aimed at developing innovative digital solutions.

• Guide teams in establishing technically sound and deliverable propositions that cater to market needs.

• Manage and steer solution responses for RFIs, ITTs, and tenders.

• Work collaboratively with SMEs, sub-consultants, bid teams, and sales teams on pre-sales solutions.

• Facilitate solution workshops alongside technical architects, engineering leaders, support heads, business analysts, and UCD SMEs.

• Ensure the development of integrated, robust, and scalable end-to-end solution definitions.

• Convey and explain solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Create solution documents, presentations, diagrams, and approval packs.

• Foster client relationships and align client requirements with feasible, innovative technological solutions.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to enhance solution offerings and inform technical strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must have resided in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to qualify for essential Security Clearance.

• Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect, Solution Lead, or in a similar capacity within the IT services sector.

• An inquisitive mindset regarding systems and their improvements.

• Expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platform services and solutions.

• Proven track record in developing successful solutions for bids and familiarity with bid processes.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in leading solution workshops.

• Capability to clearly articulate, document, and define proposed solution designs and produce solution diagrams.

• Experience working with or for public sector clients is highly advantageous.

• Established ability to analyze complex issues and devise effective solutions, either independently or collaboratively.

• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a talent for working with diverse teams and clients.

• Valid right to work and travel within the UK; documentary proof required.

• Subject to satisfactory vetting, references, and occupational health evaluations.

• DBS check may be necessary depending on the specifics of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work that contributes to significant public sector projects.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• A supportive and entrepreneurial workplace culture.

• Above-average pension scheme.

• Private Medical Cover provided by NEC for employees, with the option to include family members at an additional cost.

• 25 days of paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE).

• Life assurance cover at 4 times the basic salary funded by NEC, with the option to increase coverage at an additional cost.

• Group Pension Plan with employer contributions of up to 8.5%.

• Flexible benefits selection.

• Complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, featuring over 15,000 courses.