Solutions Architect

SUMMARY:
The Role:

Essential functions:

• Technical Lead Pre-Sales Support
  • Assist sales to analyze customerâ??s requirements
  • Support delivery partners in developing systems to meet customer requirements
  • Advise customers on implementation strategy and ...
    
    

    POSITION INFO:
    The Role:

    Essential functions:

    • Technical Lead Pre-Sales Support
      • Assist sales to analyze customerâ??s requirements
      • Support delivery partners in developing systems to meet customer requirements
      • Advise customers on implementation strategy and methodology (S95)
      • Creation of proposals, architecture layouts to meet customer requirements
      • Conduct Solution Presentations to customers
      • Conduct Solution workshops with customers
      • Build and present Demonstrations to management for approval before engaging with the customer
      • Build and present Proof of Concepts and Pilots
      • Provide appropriate technical and commercial input within a timely manner to assist the successful closure of opportunities for the sales team
    • Project Support
      • Writing Specifications
      • Consulting on project implementation
      • Ensure Quality assurance is maintained for all projects
      • Maintains the relevant ISO procedures and policies for the relevant department
      • Work with technical teams on meeting URS with product solutions
      • On Site Customer/SI Project Consulting
      • To assist with post sales implementations to help make sure products are implemented in the best possible way
      • Application Support
    • Technical
      • Keep up to date with product technical features and understand how the product is applied
      • Understand the product licensing
      • Keep Product Certification up to date
    • On Site support could be one of the following:
      • Investigation/Resolution technical support issue
      • Assistance with product installation
      • Assistance with product upgrade
      • Provide a Feedback/Progress Report for every site visit if required
    • Training
      • Present training on the portfolio to customers/partners/internally
      • Training in the Johannesburg area and on a regional basis (i.e.: Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth or any other venue) as the Wonderware training schedule requires.
      • Present training to the standard as prescribed by Wonderware and to keep yourself certified on the products that you train
    • Technical Knowledge Base
      • Submit articles to the Wonderware Technical Knowledge base
      • Initiate articles from your own experience regularly
      • Maintain an elevated level of competency in the products that you specialize in
    • Marketing Activities
      • Assist with marketing activities like Conferences, Breakfasts, Golf days etcâ?¦
      • Prepare and present on the portfolio of products at marketing events.
      • To provide technical expertise and authority to support marketing activities.
    Skills and Experience:

    Essential Qualification: 

    • Matric Certificate
    • Degree or Diploma in Chemical, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science 

    Experience required:

    • At least 1-2 years experience in a similar role
    • At least 1-2 years knowledge in an Automation Industry 

    Required Product Knowledge:

    • AVEVA Product range

     

    Other:

    Work environment:

    • A combination of working inside an office environment as well site work (commissioning)
    • May be required to work in clientâ??s site, in conditions that are unsanitary and extremely dangerous
    • May be required to undergo medical assessment and site induction before entering client sites

    Travel:

    • Traveling be required (own means of travel required)
    
    
    

     

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