Solution Engineering Team Lead

Position Description:

The Director Solution Engineering Enablement is a senior leadership role responsible for leading and evolving the organizations pre sales solution engineering capabilities in support of revenue growth deal differentiation and customer confidence. This role has accountability for Strategic Solution Engineers Solution Engineers and Solution Support Engineers ensuring consistent excellence in demonstrations solution narratives RFP responses and overall solution readiness. Reporting directly to the VP of Platform Enablement (Sales) this highly visible role partners closely with Sales leadership and cross functional stakeholders to drive success on complex high value pursuits while building a scalable high performing solution engineering organization.

Experience working with ERP solutions and proposal development within SLED (State Local and Education) DOT or K12 markets is highly desirable.

About CGI
CGI empowers clients to maximize their return on technology investments through enterprise wide innovation. Our flagship solution CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform designed for government organizations combining modern technology with more than 50 years of public sector expertise. Supported by CGIs global network and a strong client community CGI Advantage delivers secure intuitive and scalable solutions.

Location: Fairfax VA Dallas/Belton TX Denver CO Knoxville TN Lafayette LA Henderson NV
Work Model: Hybrid role 23 days per week onsite at any CGI office

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy
Define and execute the vision operating model and standards for Solution Engineering Enablement
Align solution engineering priorities with sales strategy and platform enablement objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and executive leadership on solution strategy deal risk and differentiation
Provide oversight and guidance on the organizations most complex and strategically significant pursuits
Team Leadership and Talent Development
Lead coach and develop Strategic Solution Engineers Solution Engineers and Solution Support Engineers
Establish clear role expectations success metrics and career progression frameworks
Identify and develop high potential talent for continued team growth
Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
Pre Sales Excellence
Own standards for demonstration quality solution storytelling and RFP responses
Ensure consistent compelling and differentiated customer facing solution delivery
Oversee demo readiness environment quality and data integrity
Ensure effective identification documentation and escalation of demo impacting software defects
Sales and Customer Engagement
Partner closely with Sales leadership to influence deal strategy and positioning
Engage directly with executive level customer stakeholders and Client Facing Business Units as needed
Ensure solutions clearly articulate business value differentiation and outcomes
Balance resource allocation based on deal complexity revenue impact and strategic priority
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product Engineering Consulting and Platform teams
Translate customer and market feedback into actionable insights
Influence roadmap enablement and messaging priorities based on pre sales experience
Ensure alignment between platform capabilities and solution messaging
Operational Effectiveness
Establish scalable processes and governance to support growth
Track and report on key performance metrics including win rates solution readiness and quality
Identify risks gaps and improvement opportunities across the solution engineering function
Ensure efficient use of tools environments and resources

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

10 or more years of experience in solution engineering pre sales consulting or a related customer facing technical role
Proven people leadership experience managing senior highly skilled teams
Deep understanding of pre sales solution engineering best practices
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to influence sales strategy and customer outcomes
Experience operating in complex fast paced high stakes environments
Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (CGI Advantage ERP strongly preferred)
Background supporting large complex or public sector sales pursuits
Experience partnering closely with Sales leadership and executive stakeholders
Demonstrated success building or scaling solution engineering organizations


CGI anticipates accepting applications through July 30 2026.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $129100.00 - $276200.00.

At CGI we call our professionals CGI Partners to reinforce that all who join our team are as owners empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

Competitive base salaries.
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees up to a maximum for their job category.
401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible CGI Partners.
Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave ranging from 10 to 15 days per year based on the job level years of relevant prior experience and years of service.
8 paid holidays per year & 2 floating holidays per year.
Wellness and Well-being programs.
Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
Back-up child care Pet insurance a Member Assistance Program a 529 college savings program a personal financial management tool lifestyle management programs and more.

For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits CGI Careers
Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

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Skills:

• Advantage ECM
• Sales Support
• Solution Analysis

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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