Job Title: Pre-Sales Solutions Architect – Data Technologies

Location: Hybrid (Bedminster, NJ or Chicago, IL)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150,000-$190,000

About SDG Group SDG Group is a rapidly growing global management consulting firm that specializes in Data Analytics. We have practices across Business Analytics, Data Management, Advanced and Predictive Analytics, and Business Insights. We partner with leading technology companies and collaborate with SDG offices globally to drive innovative solutions that enable some of the world’s largest companies to improve decision-making processes and performance based on data.

Our Data Technologies team is the epicenter where challenging projects and disruptive solutions come to life. We work cross-functionally with clients across multiple industries, staying at the technological forefront by combining innovation, expertise, and real autonomy.

Position Overview We don’t just execute projects; we design industry-standard architectures and create transformative accelerators, artifacts, and solutions. And you won't just support sales — you'll shape how clients think about data and AI, develop innovative use cases, and position SDG as a trusted technical partner. This is a client-facing role that requires periodic travel and on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Discovery: Partner with clients and internal account teams to uncover business priorities, data challenges, and strategic goals. Translate those needs into clearly defined use cases and solution approaches that demonstrate tangible business value.

• Technical Advisory: Provide expert guidance on data architectures, Cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), Analytics platforms, and Modern Data strategies tailored to each context.

• Solution Presentation: Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals to stakeholders at all levels, communicating success stories and SDG’s competitive edge.

• Pre-Sales Lifecycle Support: Actively participate from the initial approach to project kick-off, serving as the technical point of reference and ensuring alignment between client needs and organizational capabilities.

• Portfolio Growth & Business Development: Master and promote SDG’s full portfolio (Big Data, Cloud, AI, and Modern Data Warehouse), identifying new opportunities that impact the client’s bottom line.

• Innovation & Representation: Stay ahead of emerging trends. Represent SDG at strategic events and conferences, strengthening long-term relationships and positioning the brand as a leader.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial), Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical fields.

• Technical Foundation: Proven experience in data development/architecture or similar technical roles (Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Cloud). A strong technical background is essential.

• Pre-Sales Experience: Currently performing (or having previously performed) technical pre-sales duties, with a demonstrated ability to define high-level solutions, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and lead demos.

• Business Development Mindset: Proven ability to defend proposals in competitive processes, evaluate and respond to RFPs, and identify strategic business opportunities.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with AI/ML & GenAI: Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, LLMs, and Generative AI applications within enterprise data solutions.

• Reference Architecture Design: Experience creating blueprints, architectural frameworks, or reusable technology accelerators.

• Global Collaboration: Experience working effectively across distributed teams and multiple geographies. Comfort navigating a global consulting environment where ideas and solutions are developed across borders.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment in an exciting and growing high-tech industry with a competitive salary.

• A professional career path with opportunities for personal and professional growth and rapid career advancement based on meritocracy.

• A creative, innovative, and collaborative work environment with a multi-cultural team.

• A hybrid model anchored to our offices with periodic travel to clients and conferences.

• Robust Healthcare and Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options.

• 401k Retirement plan with an employer match.

• 3+ weeks of paid vacation and a flexible holiday schedule.

SDG Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, vendors, and candidates.