Service Architect - Pre Sales

Job Description

Skills: Pre Sales, Bids, Tenders, Proposals, Service Design, Solutions Design, Service Architect, Bid Management, IT Outsourcing, Managed Services.

An expanding IT Managed Services company is hiring a Service Design Architect to join their Pre-Sales function on a contract basis, to coordinate service design solutions for multinational business opportunities.

The successful candidate will be invovled in the pre sales bid function, providing support to international tender responses and proposals, working closely with Service Architects in local countries to design competitive in preperation to win business.

Responsbilities: 

• Proven Pre Sales background (bids, tenders, proposals) 
• Bid coordination and administration.
• Development of centralized costing models and Service Catalogue
• Involvement in service transition activity for new service contracts.
• Supporting the service design practice across EMEA with proposals for IT Infrastructure, annuity and integrated lifecycle services.

To be considered candidates, we are looking for:

• Proven background in a Pre Sales Service Architecture role, within an IT Managed Service organisation.
• Experience working on International projects.
• Excellent Bid coordination and administration experience.
• Ability to create new, innovative service offerings, to gain competitive advantage.
• Experience delivering solutions within Infrastructure Management eg Service Desks, Maintenance Services, Desktop Management, Hosting.
• Broad skills and knowledge around infrastructure and annuity based services.
• Exceptional customer facing skills and strong business acumen. Ability to build both internal and external relationships. 
• ITIL certification

Location – London, with some international travel.

This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in the growth and success of an ambitious business. It would suit someone looking for more autonomy within their role, with desire to work with large Global clients.   

For immediate consideration please forward your CV to apply.