Print Solution Architect
- *Print Pursuit Manager / Print Solution Architect**
- *Role Overview**
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The **Print Pursuit Manager / Solution Architect** is a senior pre‑sales and pursuit leadership role responsible for **driving high‑value print and Managed Print Services (MPS) opportunities** from early engagement through deal closure.
This role owns **solution strategy, architectural design, commercial alignment, and deal orchestration** , working closely with Sales, Pricing, Delivery, and Partner teams to deliver **customer‑centric, scalable, and profitable print solutions** .
- *Key Responsibilities**
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### **1\. Pursuit \& Deal Leadership**
- Lead **end‑to‑end print pursuits** , including complex RFPs, renewals, expansions, and transformation deals
- Act as **solution and pursuit owner** for large, strategic print opportunities (MPS, DWS, digital workflow, multi‑vendor)
- Drive **win strategy** , value proposition, differentiation, and bid governance
- Own **solution approval, risk mitigation, and deal readiness** across pursuit lifecycle
### **2\. Solution Architecture \& Design**
- Design **end‑to‑end print and MPS architectures** covering hardware, software, services, security, and workflow automation
- Translate customer business needs into **scalable, future‑ready print solutions**
- Ensure solutions are **commercially viable, technically feasible, compliant, and repeatable**
- Lead solution validation including TCO, ROI models, sustainability and security considerations
### **3\. Customer Engagement \& CXO Conversations**
- Engage with **CXO, IT, Procurement, and Operations stakeholders** to shape requirements and outcomes
- Position HP / Partner print solutions as **strategic enablers of productivity, cost optimisation, and digital transformation**
- Act as **trusted solution advisor** in customer workshops, demos, and negotiations
### **4\. Commercial \& Financial Ownership**
- Partner with Sales, Finance, and Pricing teams to define **TCV, margin, pricing strategy, and contract structure**
- Support creation of **business cases, financial models, and value messaging**
- Ensure alignment between **solution scope, SOW, SLAs, and commercials**
### **5\. Cross‑functional Orchestration**
- Lead and coordinate **bid teams** (Sales, Delivery, Pricing, Legal, Supply Chain, Partners)
- Ensure **smooth transition from pursuit to delivery** with complete solution documentation and handover
- Actively manage **risk, dependencies, and escalations** during pursuit stage
### **6\. Governance, Tools \& Best Practices**
- Ensure compliance to **pursuit governance, approval workflows, and solution standards**
- Contribute to **solution frameworks, reusable assets, and best practices**
- Provide **mentoring and guidance** to junior architects and pursuit resources
- *Key Skills \& Competencies**
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### **Technical \& Domain Expertise**
- Strong expertise in **Enterprise Print, Managed Print Services (MPS), device lifecycle services**
- Knowledge of **print security, workflow digitisation, analytics, and multi‑vendor environments**
- Understanding of **IT infrastructure, cloud services, devices, and endpoint management**
### **Business \& Commercial Acumen**
- Ability to link **solution design to business outcomes, cost savings, and revenue growth**
- Strong understanding of **TCV‑based selling, annuity services, and long‑term contracts**
- Experience working with **large, complex, multi‑year deals**
### **Leadership \& Communication**
- Strong **stakeholder management and executive communication** skills
- Ability to influence without authority and lead **virtual, cross‑functional teams**
- Structured thinker with a **solution‑first, customer‑obsessed mindset**
- *Experience \& Qualifications**
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- **8–15\+ years** in print solutions, MPS, solution architecture, or pursuit management roles
- Proven experience in **enterprise / large‑deal pursuits** with measurable win outcomes
- Experience in **RFP management, solution design, and CXO‑level engagements**
- Relevant certifications in **Print, IT services, solution architecture, or project management** preferred
- *Key Success Metrics**
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- **TCV and win rate contribution** on strategic print \& MPS deals with margin profile.
- Quality and scalability of **solution designs**
- Contribution to **solution standardisation and pursuit excellence**
- *Job \-**
Sales
Full time
No shift premium (India)
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