Director, GDS Strategic Solutions

What success looks like in this role:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of solution architects to design innovative, scalable, and competitive solutions for new client opportunities, expansions, and renewals.
• Drive the strategic solutioning process by working closely with bid teams, operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with client needs and business goals.
• Oversee the development of technical and operational solution designs that differentiate the organization in competitive bids and proposals.
• Ensure consistency, efficiency, and excellence in solution architecture by establishing best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets for deal execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine solution strategies, ensuring they align with evolving market trends, client expectations, and business capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on complex deals, shaping the organization’s approach to growth and retention through innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Monitor and assess solution performance post-implementation, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and future enhancements.

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You will be successful in this role if you have:

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, bid management, or strategic solutioning within a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams in solution design and architecture.
• Strong expertise in responding to RFPs, RFIs, and competitive bids, with a track record of developing winning solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization.
• Deep understanding of business operations, technology, and industry trends to align solutions with client needs and market demands.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment, supporting bid teams and operational leaders in a solutioning capacity.
• BA/BS degree OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Depth of leadership experience

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