Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - Data Technologies

SDG Group • Bridgewater, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

SDG Group is a global management consulting firm specializing in Data Analytics, with practices in Business Analytics, Data Management, Advanced and Predictive Analytics, and Business Insights. They partner with leading technology companies and collaborate globally to drive innovative solutions for large companies to improve decision-making based on data. The Data Technologies team focuses on challenging projects and disruptive solutions, working cross-functionally with clients across multiple industries and staying at the technological forefront. This role involves designing industry-standard architectures and creating transformative accelerators, artifacts, and solutions. The position is client-facing, requiring periodic travel and on-site presence, and involves shaping client's thinking about data and AI, developing use cases, and positioning SDG as a trusted technical partner.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial), Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical fields.
• Proven experience in data development/architecture or similar technical roles (Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Cloud).
• A strong technical background is essential.
• Currently performing (or having previously performed) technical pre-sales duties.
• Demonstrated ability to define high-level solutions, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and lead demos.
• Proven ability to defend proposals in competitive processes.
• Experience evaluating and responding to RFPs.
• Proven ability to identify strategic business opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI/ML & GenAI: Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, LLMs, and Generative AI applications within enterprise data solutions.
• Experience creating blueprints, architectural frameworks, or reusable technology accelerators.
• Experience working effectively across distributed teams and multiple geographies.
• Comfort navigating a global consulting environment where ideas and solutions are developed across borders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and internal account teams to uncover business priorities, data challenges, and strategic goals.
• Translate client needs into clearly defined use cases and solution approaches that demonstrate tangible business value.
• Provide expert guidance on data architectures, Cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), Analytics platforms, and Modern Data strategies.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals to stakeholders at all levels, communicating success stories and SDG’s competitive edge.
• Actively participate in the pre-sales lifecycle from initial approach to project kick-off, serving as the technical point of reference.
• Ensure alignment between client needs and organizational capabilities.
• Master and promote SDG’s full portfolio (Big Data, Cloud, AI, and Modern Data Warehouse).
• Identify new opportunities that impact the client’s bottom line.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in data and AI.
• Represent SDG at strategic events and conferences, strengthening long-term relationships and positioning the brand as a leader.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Competitive salary
• Professional career path with opportunities for personal and professional growth and rapid career advancement based on meritocracy.
• Creative, innovative, and collaborative work environment with a multi-cultural team.
• Hybrid model anchored to offices with periodic travel to clients and conferences.
• Robust Healthcare and Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options.
• 401k Retirement plan with an employer match.
• 3+ weeks of paid vacation and a flexible holiday schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior