Principal Solution Architect - SAP, Pre-sales

Pre-Sales Mumbai, India


Description

What makes us Qlik? 

  

A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 13 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.  

  

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. 

  

 

The Principal Solutions Architect Role 

  

Are you ready for a role with diverse responsibilities, constant excitement, and the opportunity to work closely with our largest customers and partners in the India region?  

  

As a Principal Solutions Architect at Qlik, you'll be a key player in our Presales Organization, collaborating with various teams and staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the Data & Analytics market. If you thrive in a dynamic, agile work environment and are motivated by technical challenges, this position might be the perfect fit for you! 

  

What makes this role interesting? 

  

  • Dynamic Responsibilities: Take ownership of technical relationships and the sales cycle, showcasing the technical and business value of Qlik's next-generation data analytics and data integration platform.
  • Customer Interaction: Engage with key stakeholders of our customers through exceptional solution presentations and custom demonstrations. Position proposed solutions to technical, end-users, operations, and senior management staff.
  • Innovation and Collaboration: Stay on top of Qlik's latest product developments and competitors in the Data & Analytics market. Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Product, Consulting, and Customer Success teams.

  

Here’s how you’ll be making an impact: 

  

  • Technical Ownership: Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of technical relationships and the technical sales cycle.
  • Sales Qualification: Technically qualify and contribute to closing sales opportunities with Qlik's data analytics and data integration platform.
  • Presales Activities: Perform presales activities aimed at driving regional revenue, including delivering exceptional solution presentations and custom demonstrations.
  • Solution Positioning: Position proposed solutions to various stakeholders within the prospect's organization.
  • Proof-of-Concept Execution: Ensure successful execution of Proof-of-Concepts to prove the value of Qlik's solutions to prospective customers.
  • Regional Business Development: Support regional business development activities.

  

We’re looking for a teammate with: 

  

  • At least 10 years of experience in a Pre-Sales and/or consulting capacity.
  • Hands-on experience with the SAP ERP/BW system. Experience with S/4 Hana and SAP BW/4HANA is necessary.
  • Hana Scripting, SAP Basis administration, and ABAP programming experience are required. Experience with Qlik Data Integration SAP product Endpoints is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of areas like Data Integration (ETL), Data Quality (DQ), Data Governance, iPaaS, and/or Big Data. Working knowledge of Talend ETL tools is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills for both business and technical audiences.
  • Highly driven with strong interpersonal skills. Proven track record of developing relationships at technical, commercial, and executive levels throughout large enterprises.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex opportunities.
  • Good experience in BI & analytics. Familiarity with cloud solutions like SaaS, PaaS, and iPaaS.
  • Good web development background (SQL, RDBMS, Java, HTML5, .NET) is a plus.
  • Good understanding of Machine Learning tools and their usage, such as Python/R.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25 - 50% and ability to travel internationally if required.

  

The location for this role is: 

  

Mumbai, India 

  

Apply now and be part of a team that thrives on challenges, fosters innovation, and delivers exceptional value to our customers! 

  

  

More about Qlik and who we are: 

  

Find out more about life at Qlik on social: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X/Twitter, and to see all other opportunities to join us and our values, check out our Careers Page. 

  

What else do we offer? 

  

  • Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs
  • Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
  • Flexible, diverse, and international work environment

  

Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs 

  

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability, please submit your request via [email protected]. Any information you provide will be treated according to Qlik’s Recruitment Privacy Notice. Qlik may only respond to emails related to accommodation requests. 

  

Qlik is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Qlik via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Qlik. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Qlik as a result of the referral or through other means. 

  

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