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Vercel
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture to lead our APAC Solutions Architecture team in Sydney, Australia. This role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring a team of Solutions Architects, and partnering with sales leadership to win new business and expand existing accounts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture, you will be responsible for leading a team of Solutions Architects who support our sales teams across pre and post sales. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, developing, and managing an APAC SA team, including training and career development.
- Ensuring technical excellence across the pre and post sales cycle.
- Providing hands-on support for key accounts as needed, including presentations, architecture reviews, and migration plans.
- Overseeing and coaching SA engagement on strategic accounts and critical deals.
- Partnering with our engineering org to provide product feedback from the field.
- Developing repeatable plays from trends seen across the team.
- Tracking and reporting SA performance to Sales and Field Engineering leadership quarterly.
- Owning org planning, staffing, budgeting, and regional recruiting.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 8+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture/Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Technical Pre-sales roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership position.
- A strong background in web technologies, including Next.js, React, Node.js, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and scale technical teams in a high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated success working with enterprise and commercial customers across diverse industries.
- A strong understanding of modern software development workflows, including CI/CD, DevOps, and frontend frameworks.
- Experience collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to drive customer success.
WHY REMOTE
This role will be based in Sydney, Australia, and will involve working with a remote team. As a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture, you will be responsible for leading a team of Solutions Architects who support our sales teams across pre and post sales.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The on-target earnings (OTE) pay range for this role is $280,000 - $350,000 AUD. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.