Data Solution Architect

The purpose of this role is to assist in building a pipeline by effectively understanding client requirements and collaborating with internal functions/stakeholders to develop a successful solution leveraging the capabilities within D&OP. You will be responsible for preparing a winning solution to fulfill client requirements, including understanding and interpreting their needs accurately, and proposing a solution that aligns with their demands. This will involve engaging with clients or the sales team to comprehend the purpose of the proposal and the client's expectations, then leading and finalizing RFP/RFI/RFQ responses and presentations. It is crucial to ensure that each section of the proposal matches the RFP, adhering to formatting instructions and internal branding guidelines. Moreover, you will coordinate with partners to gather necessary data and inputs for proposal responses, proactively support sales team during customer meetings, and collaborate with internal marketing teams and external vendors for proposal creation. Effective project management skills are essential to plan, organize, lead, and control the delivery of the final solution, ensuring compliance with proposal calendars, checklists, and trackers. Maintaining regular communication with stakeholders and internal teams to gather feedback and revisions is vital to keep the proposal development on track and relevant to client needs. Furthermore, stakeholder interaction and management are critical aspects of this role, involving collaboration with internal teams to gather relevant data for document preparation, participation in customer calls to sell solutions, and ensuring clear communication among all parties throughout the proposal process. Identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the process to stay on track with timetables and deliverables is key, along with reaching out to internal teams for support during proposal creation. The role's performance will be measured based on process and performance parameters, including zero non-conformance on timelines with respect to client/stakeholder requirements, the percentage of winning solutions created, and support on pipeline generation. Additionally, client-related metrics such as the number of RFP/Proposals/Solutions submitted and the conversion rate from proposal to contract will be tracked to evaluate success in this role.,