Google Cloud - Technical Solutions Architect II

World Wide Technology

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Why WWT?At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 13 years in a row!Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance teams? Come join WWT today! We are looking for an Google Cloud Technical Solutions Architect to join the Cloud Team within Global Solutions and Architecture (GS&A).Why should you join the WWT Cloud Team?WWT's Cloud Team is dedicated to delivering top-notch Google Cloud consulting and solutions to our clients. By combining operational expertise with technical acumen, this position plays a critical role in defining and building the go-to-market solutions for our Google Cloud practice as well as enabling and supporting our at-large field sales organization around the same. WWT’s Cloud Team operates in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity for well-qualified and passionate team players looking to make a real impact as part of a high performing team.What will you be doing?Technical Solutions Architects seek to transform the market with innovative solutions that amplify customer value and WWT profitability. They use data-driven approaches to align and execute WWT’s portfolio across the business. WWT is currently searching for a Google Cloud Technical Solutions Architect to maintain and expand our Google Cloud business. This strategic position will reside within the WWT Cloud Team, part of Global Solutions & Architecture (GS&A). As a Google Cloud Technical Solutions Architect, you will:
  • Accelerate profitable growth of our Google Cloud pipeline and our most strategic opportunities.
  • Align and optimize our Google Cloud solution portfolio to enhance focus and predictability.
  • Create scale with standardized and repeatable Google Cloud solution offerings.
  • In summary, you will be responsible for evaluating and developing new and complex Google Cloud solution offerings, enabling our regional field sales resources, and supporting strategic sales opportunities.
Responsibilities Include:In collaboration with the larger GS&A team, our professional services organization, regional sellers, regional solution architects, sales leadership and executive leadership, build and maintain the Google Cloud solution portfolio as part of the team that defines the go-to-market strategy for WWT to grow our Google Cloud business.
  • Provide technical pre-sales support to field sales teams in their efforts to win new logos and grow our existing customer relationships through the sales and marketing of Google Cloud solution offerings and capabilities.
  • Build and maintain technical marketing and proof of work collateral for our field teams and our customers to help position and sell Google Cloud solutions. This may include but not be limited to:
  • Digital sales brochures for field enablement and customer leave behinds
  • Technical solution briefings, including sample statement of work, sample project plan and customer case studies
  • Technical solution workshops, including reference architectures, advisory services and technical demonstrations.
  • Proofs of Concept (POCs), including architectures and test results as part of white paper studies
  • Thought leadership articles and related content covering market trends and relevant solutions.
  • Collaborate with others to build and maintain our Google Cloud solutions portfolio and help set the go-to-market strategy for our Google Cloud business.
  • Work with other members of the Cloud Team to bolster messaging and capabilities within and around Google Cloud services, including support of business development and marketing initiatives, as needed.
  • Work with other technology solution areas within GS&A to build complex Google Cloud solutions that will incorporate class leading partner solutions from complimentary OEMs.
  • Work with our professional services organization and trusted services partners to ensure alignment between our Google Cloud solution portfolio and Google Cloud services capabilities.
  • Train WWT staff and our strategic partners on our unique ability to market, sell and deliver Google Cloud architectures and solutions, including the development of partner ecosystem relationships that are complementary to WWT's go-to-market strategy around Google Cloud solution offerings.
  • Achieve certification requirements to maintain partner status and achieve necessary specializations.
Qualifications
  • At least 5 years selling, architecting, implementing and/or marketing Google Cloud solutions.
  • Working knowledge or expertise in Google Cloud design and architecture.
  • Ability for overnight travel (25% - 50%).
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational, writing and editing skills.
  • Google Associate Cloud Engineer or plan to immediately attain required (Professional Cloud Architect preferred).
  • 4-year bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Preferred Locations: All areas in the continental US will be considered, but MO, TX and CO preferred.The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
  • Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO (Paid Time Off) & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who you are at WWT!Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Differently abled#LI - RL2

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