Sales Implementation Lead

We are hiring for Pre-sales leader with hands on experience in Proof of Concept, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Presales, Request for Proposal (RFP), Technical Solution Development.

Role: Pre-Sales Leader
Experience: 15+ years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

Pre-Sales Pipeline Growth : Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities to contribute to an increase in the pre-sales pipeline value each quarter. Partner with sales to grow pipeline and close strategic deals.
Ensure high-quality engagements that result in increasing customer satisfaction score.
Ensure high-quality delivery of pre-sales engagements.
Lead and mentor a team of pre-sales specialists. Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement:
Lead and facilitate customer strategy workshops to deeply understand business challenges, data landscapes, and desired outcomes.
Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and compelling manner.
Act as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding them through data modernization, analytics, and AI/ML strategies.
Design end-to-end data architectures, including data ingestion, processing, storage, governance, and consumption layers.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate data technologies, platforms, and tools (e.g., cloud data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT tools, streaming platforms, NoSQL databases).
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure a smooth transition from pre-sales to implementation.
Stay abreast of emerging data technologies, trends, and architectural patterns.
Contribute to the development of reusable architectural assets, templates, and best practices.
Mentor and guide junior team members on data architecture principles and solution design.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars as a subject matter expert.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
~10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related role, with a strong emphasis on pre-sales and solution design.
~ Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data solutions across various industries.
~ Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) including services like Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse, etc.
~ Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT processes, streaming data architectures, and data governance.
~ Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) for data manipulation and automation.
~ Certifications in cloud platforms or data architecture are a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.

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