Solution Architect Manager, GSA

Overview

The Solutions Architect Manager GSA has deep knowledge in data center design, data center products and data center trends, as well as experience in managing highly technical, motivated staff. You will oversee a team that handles selling efforts into GSA accounts with regards to design, customization and commercial applicability. They will coordinate and manage the various design options available and applicable to these clients based on Vertiv design availability, site constraints and customer applications.

These SAs will align with the design specifics of GSA accounts, which are often more prescriptive than others.

• Crucial Manager of Infrastructure Solutions focused Solutions Architects.
• Engineering Sales. Customer facing. Proficient in providing technical support for solutions in the data center and mission critical industry. Solutions will include Vertiv products using prefab modular construction methods for Power, Cooling and White Space fit-out.
• Resource to the greater business supporting Edge to Hyperscale & Low Density to High Performance Compute.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation building for both internal and external discussions.
• Solution Architect has the Primary role through pre-sales design development and proposal response. Secondary role from PO to Delivery and Startup.
• Vertiv core competencies
• 10-25% Travel for customer engagements, conferences and trainings.

• 5+ years of technical experience
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related discipline
• Proficient in Data Center design and the impact of each technical discipline civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and BMS
• Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards.
• Knowledgeable of AIA project phases for design, construction and commissioning.
• Basic drafting and sketch capabilities (Revit experience preferred).
• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Mechanical and Electrical components to an end-customer deployment
• Excellent Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent Organizational Skills & Time Management
• Ability to multi-task
• Self Motivated
• PC skills:
  Office 365 cross-functional platform Teams, SharePoint;
• Prior management experience preferred.

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $10.2 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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