Presales Lead

Company Description

Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place).

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !!
• 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK #GPTW2023!!
• No 1 Best place to work in India #GPTW2023 !!
• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3000 strong,€255m/ £220m revenue business

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.

We do this while maintaining our focus with core values of Honesty and Integrity, Personal Commitment, No Ego, Customer First, Excellence and Drive.

Invest in us and we’ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you.

Job Description

This role will be part of a small US based team looking to build Version 1 market presence and outcomes in US financial services sector. The selected candidate will have responsibility for delivering technology pre-sales and supporting commercial and delivery teams to define and present technology solutions to customers and prospects.

Qualifications

Technical:

• Relevant technology and architecture knowledge and experience applicable to a range of Version 1 capabilities (Cloud, Data, Digital, Oracle) and platforms across AWS or Microsoft Azure technology platforms.
• Knowledge of software development and delivery methodologies.
• Previous solution Architecture / Enterprise Architecture experience
• Demonstrable technical pre-sales experience - preferably in Microsoft, AWS technologies particularly in financial services areas
• Practical knowledge and experience of designing and delivering Artificial Intelligence solutions across data and user facing contexts  (desired - not essential).

Business:

• Very good presentation and communication skills (proven customer presentation experience)
• Proven experience of designing and delivering financial services solutions (insurance, capital markets)
• Good domain knowledge of US financial services sector and applicable regulatory and security contexts
• Experience of working and delivering solutions in an international and global context (desired - not essential).

Other:

• Self-starter - able to work independently or in small virtual teams to achieve outcomes
• Able to live and work in the USA (applicable visa or residency)

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review

Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways

Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, Yoga, Online Fitness

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards  & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised  

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, i