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Solutions Architect, Manager - Public Sector

Leads and coaches a public sector Solutions Architect team while supporting strategic customer-facing pre-sales engagements. Requires team leadership experience, technical solution design expertise, cloud and software delivery knowledge, and U.S. citizenship.

About the job

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple high-impact initiatives supporting strategic public sector sales opportunities.
  • Manage, hire, coach, provide feedback to, and retain a team of Solutions Architects.
  • Guide technical evaluations and validation efforts for customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with regional sales managers on account strategy and cross-functional leaders on complex opportunities.
  • Improve team practices and execution strategies with Solutions Architect leadership and other departments.
  • Communicate company vision, strategy, and values to the team.
  • Track execution through key performance indicators and provide updates to peers and leadership.
  • Participate as a Solutions Architect on selected customer opportunities.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of public sector experience.
  • 2+ years leading high-performing teams, ideally in a global or remote environment.
  • Experience leading teams with accountability for execution, coaching, and performance.
  • Experience in technical pre-sales or a related customer-facing information technology role involving solution design.
  • Knowledge of modern software development or operations practices across the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing and secure, scalable adoption practices.
  • Ability to mentor others and exchange constructive feedback.
  • Experience collaborating with managers and cross-functional partners on shared strategies.
  • Experience supporting public sector customers and regulated or mission-driven environments.
  • Must be a United States citizen.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary: $183,200–$308,400 USD.
  • Sales incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of offered base salary.
  • Equity compensation and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Growth and development fund.
  • Team member resource groups.

Skills

Solutions Architecture, Technical Pre-Sales, Public Sector, Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, Software Development Lifecycle, Technical Leadership, Key Performance Indicators

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