Solutions Architect Engagement Lead

Job Summary: This role combines the strategic leadership and deal management focus of the Engagement Lead with the technical solutioning and consultative expertise of the Solutions Architect. They are responsible for leading managed services pursuits from initial qualification through solution design, proposal, negotiation, and contract closure, ensuring both business and technical requirements are met for complex, multi-national clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end sales process for Managed Services opportunities, including qualification, strategy, pricing, negotiation, and contract closure. Develop and articulate compelling business cases and value propositions for customers. Coordinate and lead cross-functional pursuit teams, ensuring timely and successful deal execution. Own the pursuit project plan, including assessment, solutioning, RFP response, proposal development, pricing, SOW, MSA, and delivery requirements. Utilize data to support pursuit decisions, pricing analysis, and understanding the financial impact of different approaches. Maintain excellent communication with internal and external executives, presenting business cases, and leading account reviews. Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership Assess customer business and technical needs, gather and analyze client requirements, and design end-to-end solutions using HP and third-party portfolio components. Architect solutions that are competitive, scalable, and aligned with customer requirements, adapting designs as needs evolve. Document deal assumptions, costs, pricing, risk plans, proposals, and contractual documents. Ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices throughout the bid process. Consultative Selling & Customer Engagement Participate in communication efforts, including client interactions, sales meetings, and internal updates. Interact with internal and external teams to create proposals, respond to requests for proposals (RFPs), and perform pricing calculations. Act as a trusted advisor, using consultative selling techniques to build customer loyalty and identify growth opportunities (upsell, expansion). Lead contract negotiations, facilitating cross-functional discussions to achieve timely and successful outcomes. Drive customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time, on budget, and to agreed objectives. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or demonstrated equivalent competence. 4–6 years of experience in managed services, sales, technical sales, or consultative selling. Experience leading virtual teams and working with multi-national clients. Industry experience in managed print or related services is desirable. Knowledge & Skills Deep understanding of managed services portfolios (hardware, software, cloud, security). Strong knowledge of sales and delivery processes for managed services. Ability to develop and present impactful value propositions and business cases. Proficiency in MS Office, reporting tools, and deal management systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and influencing skills. Positive, customer‑centric attitude with strong teamwork orientation. Creative, “out of the box” thinker with a focus on outcomes. High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects. Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset. Impact & Scope Responsible for opportunities with national or multi-national scope, typically with multi‑million‑dollar clients. Accountable for achieving team quotas (TCV, margin, turnaround time) and customer satisfaction targets. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. Duties and requirements may evolve as business needs change. The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $115,650 - $170,600 annually, with a 80/20 (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including: 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 13 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job Posting Expiration Date: 8/17/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr HP