Solutions Lead

At NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry-leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security they need to achieve great outcomes for users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. You must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to be eligible for Security Clearance which is essential for the job. We are seeking an enterprising Solution Lead to join our dynamic NEC Digital Studio team. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in designing tailored solutions for public sector clients. This role requires a hands-on approach and an understanding of the technical, non-technical and strategic aspects of solution design. It will act as the bridge between business needs, our technical/design teams and delivery, ensuring solutions are robust, compelling and aligned with NEC Digital Studio’s strategic direction. Key responsibilities - Solution ownership and design. Lead the end-to-end solution design process from early concept, and initial engagement with clients and SMEs, to delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business capabilities. This role focuses not just on the technical aspect of solution design, but instead on bringing together the range of SMEs required to design and implement a relevant overarching solution. - Internal product and capability development. Contribute to internal projects to develop new digital solutions. Lead teams to define propositions, ensuring these are technically proficient, deliverable and meet market demand. - Pre-sales solutioning. Own and lead solution responses for RFIs, ITTs and tenders. Work closely with SMEs, sub-consultants, bid and sales teams to develop compelling, differentiating solutions. - Leading solution workshops. Liaising with roles including: technical architects, engineering leads, support heads, business analysts and UCD SMEs, in order to formulate a full end-to-end solution for our clients. You will act as a facilitator, bringing together a full range of disciplines needed to define an integrated, robust, and scalable solution. - Clear articulation of proposed solutions. Present and articulate solution designs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including within solution documents, presentations and solution sign-off packs. - Client engagement. Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and aligning them with feasible and innovative technological solutions. - Continuous improvement. Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices to continuously improve solution offerings and guide the technical strategy of the company. What we need from you: - Experience in a relevant discipline. Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Solution Lead or other relevant discipline within the IT services industry, combined with a curiosity around systems and system improvement. - Technical expertise. Proficient in both AWS and Azure cloud platform services and solutions. - Pre-sales experience. Experience in developing winning solutions for bids and with bid processes. - Strong communication skills. The confidence and verbal dexterity required to lead solution workshops. - Ability to clearly articulate solutions. To document and define proposed solution designs and create solution diagrams. - Public sector insight. Experience working with, or for, public sector clients is highly desirable. - Problem solver. Proven ability to analyse complex issues and, working alone or with others, design effective solutions. Team player. Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills and capable of working with diverse teams and clients.