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The Solutions Architect is responsible for working independently to set and achieve objectives tied to functional targets and goals. The role mentors and guides team members, coordinates project activities, and applies independent judgment to deliver creative solutions to complex partner challenges.
What You Will Do
Set and achieve partner enablement objectives aligned with Red Hat’s strategy.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.
Lead technical co-creation activities, including workshops and pilot projects.
Coordinate Red Hat technical resources to ensure customer adoption and satisfaction.
Design innovative technical solutions addressing partner-specific challenges.
Map business problems and technical challenges onto Red Hat’s solutions and utilizing Google Cloud
Develop lasting relationships with key technical and business stakeholders at Google and Red Hat’s partners
Follow and understand industry trends
Manage customer satisfaction issues through escalation paths provided to Red Hat’s support methods and frequent checkpoints with customers both before and after the sale
Manage technical account plans for key strategic partnership aligned objectives with best practices created by GtM efforts
Help to lead identification of key areas for strategic GtM efforts with Google and Red Hat
Develop the overall technical account plan and strategy; lead an ongoing cadence with all technical associates
Present the value of the Red Hat and Google relationship and execute demo's for large audiences, customers, Google and Red Hat sales, and ecosystem partners
Participate in workshops and scoping of professional services
Engage and lead in the process of opportunity development
Work with strategic partners of Red Hat and Google to expand our efforts for partner and customer success
What You Will Bring
5+ years of experience working in sales engineering, consulting, IT architecture, or in an equivalent field supporting sales and ecosystem partners
Ability to deploy infrastructure and marketplace solutions in Google Cloud. Experience with other hyper-scaler experience will be considered.
Google Cloud Certifications (certifications with other hyper-scalers will be considered)
Fundamental knowledge of Linux or Unix operating systems
Knowledge of all Red Hat’s solutions and overall architecture; ongoing Red Hat’s solutions and sales training through continuing education
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
Demonstrated record of developing relationships across multiple business segments and roles
Ability to interpret customer business problems and technical issues and effectively explain how Google and Red Hat’s solutions align with identified challenges or requirements
Knowledge of enterprise solutions and architectures including; container technology, DevOps, public cloud technologies, automation & virtualization
Willingness to travel, maximum of 50%
Manager-directed deeper knowledge of our offerings; presentation skills
Technical account plan creation and business value discovery experience
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterpriseopen source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
Benefits
● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
● Retirement 401(k) with employer match
● Paid time off and holidays
● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
● Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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