Pre-Sales Leader

Role Overview: You are being hired as a Pre-Sales Leader with hands-on experience in Proof of Concept, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Presales, Request for Proposal (RFP), and Technical Solution Development. The position is full-time employment located in Pune, Noida, Gurgaon, or Bangalore. You should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in this field. Key Responsibilities: - Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities to contribute to an increase in the pre-sales pipeline value each quarter. Partner with sales to grow pipeline and close strategic deals. - Develop innovative GCP-based solutions tailored to customer needs. Ensure high-quality engagements that result in increasing customer satisfaction score. - Conduct and manage Proof of Concepts (POCs) with a good success rate. - Ensure timely and accurate responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) within a specified timeframe. Ensure high-quality delivery of pre-sales engagements. - Lead and mentor a team of pre-sales specialists. Contribute to and monitor team productivity through defined metrics such as the number of demos delivered and proposals authored. - Lead and facilitate customer strategy workshops, conduct whiteboarding sessions, and present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Design end-to-end data architectures, develop proof-of-concept (POC) solutions, translate business requirements into technical specifications, and recommend appropriate data technologies. - Stay abreast of emerging data technologies, contribute to the development of reusable assets, and mentor junior team members on data architecture principles. - Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars as a subject matter expert. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related role, with a strong emphasis on pre-sales and solution design. - Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other cloud data platforms like AWS, Azure, etc. - Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT processes, streaming data architectures, and data governance. - Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) for data manipulation and automation. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. - Certifications in cloud platforms or data architecture are a plus. If you meet the requirements, you will be eligible for competitive salary and benefits, a culture focused on talent development, opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, employee engagement initiatives, annual health check-ups, and insurance coverage. Persistent Ltd. encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace, supports hybrid work and flexible hours, and provides an accessibility-friendly office environment. Join Persistent and unleash your full potential! Visit persistent.com/careers for more information.,