Mainframe to Cloud Pre Sales Solution Architect
Company: Avanade Inc.
Location: Memphis
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has
the motivation to bring their ideas to life, are you that person?
The one who isn't afraid to innovate and who gets passionate about
the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of
working? We are building a team of people dedicated to helping our
clients break free from their mainframe, unlocking the door for
them to innovate in the cloud to drive growth, improve the customer
experience, and power new products and services. If you are a
Mainframe Solution Architect operating at a senior level and you
deliver with excellence, believe in changing things for the better,
love to innovate with passion and purpose then keep reading!
Avanade is excited to be expanding our Mainframe-to-Azure
(MF2Azure) offering! In this role, you will be working with
Enterprise Clients, Avanade's Regional A&I Leadership and our
MF2Azure COE. Your primary role will be to drive Avanade's
Mainframe Modernization offering, leading pre-sales activities such
as Assessments, Value Case development, and Strategy development
for our clients. This is an opportunity for the very best to
articulate our industry leading go-to-market offering and value to
our clients. One size does not fit all, and you will be well versed
in creative problem solving and be able to work with the team to
craft innovative solutions out of our deep technical and delivery
capabilities. About the role: We are looking for a strong Mainframe
Modernization Solution Architect with an application and
infrastructure background. You bring valuable experience of
Microsoft Azure solution selling, come from an application and
infrastructure engineering background with solid technical
architecture and delivery management experience. This role requires
an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mainframe modernization
projects. The position will be based out of North America.? We work
flexibly and travel where needed. The role will mainly be that of
an Azure Pre-Sales Solution Architect, but all our client facing
workforce are consulting practitioners and will be involved in
client delivery work. What makes you the perfect Mainframe
Modernization Pre-sales Solutions Architect? Well, you have the
following attributes and knowledge: Your background and skills
include: * You have demonstrable proficiency in the critical steps
of mainframe modernization projects (e.g. you have been directly
involved in a mainframe modernization project and can speak to your
role.* You have an excellent background in mainframe (IBM z/OS or
Unisys AS/OS2200) platforms and languages. * You have experience of
working with large global technology systems integrators and know
how to navigate your way around their offerings, capabilities,
accounts, and partners to originate and deliver opportunities. *
You have been responsible for the growth of annual sales and
revenue numbers in the Microsoft space, especially Azure based
services. * You can talk at the level of a technical engineer,
right through to the c-suite. You have good presence and can
establish immediate credibility. * You have excellent commercial
awareness, combined with strong Advisory/Consulting skills. *
Internally, you can lead a team and you set an example as a leader,
mentor, and trusted ambassador. * Having experience in pre-sales
you can manage a sales pipeline, solutioning deal economics and
write clear proposals and statements of work (SOW)* You have
financial services or manufacturing / retail industry experience
(preferred) Required technical skills: * Mainframe (IBM z/OS or
Unisys AS/OS2200) platforms and languages * Applications and
platforms modernization (bonus if mainframe modernization related)
* Cloud networking / architecture * Cloud operations and migrations
* Azure Compute * Cloud governance * Cloud identity and security
Education Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information
Technology, or a similar field.Alternatively, an equivalent
combination of education and experience.Compensation for roles at
Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors including but
not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and
level of experience.?As required by local law, Avanade provides a
reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in
California, Colorado, New York, and Washington as set forth below
and [1] information on benefits offered is here. Role Location:
Range of Starting Pay for role California: $161,500 - $190,000
Colorado: $161,500 - $190,000 New York: $161,500 - $190,000
Washington: $161,500 - $190,000 ReferencesVisible links1.
https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefitsEmployment
TransparencyAvanade - Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Avanade
prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion,
sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status,
genetic information or any other protected status.The EEO is the
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process, please send an e-mail to Avanade at careers@avanade.com or
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