Director – Solution Design, Services | GEP Worldwide

Job Description

What you will do

Support Business growth of Managed Services Business by developing tailored solutions to meet client requirements

Solution Leadership for Large Complex RFPs: Act as the lead architect for complex large-scale RFPs-develop solution constructs, win themes, response strategy, and customized storyboards aligned to client objectives.

Executive Alignment: Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align solution strategy, secure timely approvals, and ensure governance for RFP submissions.

Stakeholder Management: Interface with global internal teams including business development and delivery as well as external client stakeholders to shape offerings that are both competitive and deliverable.

Team Leadership: Guide Junior team members to develop RFP Response including creating high-impact presentations, plan bandwidth allocation in the team to strategic opportunities, manage escalations, performance of the team

Team Development: Strengthen capabilities of the solution design team ensure a positive work environment and high-quality deliverables

Pricing Strategy: Develop pricing strategy and deal structuring secure alignment and approvals from senior leadership

What you should bring

12+ years of Consulting / Solution Design / Delivery or Procurement and Supply chain consulting experience is preferred. Consulting Business development experience will be an added advantage

Consulting Expertise: Proven experience in procurement or supply chain consulting with strong exposure to sourcing, category management and procurement Ops

Pre-Sales Experience: Prior experience supporting RFPs, solution design, or sales pursuits in a consulting, services, or SaaS environment.

Storyboarding & Communication: Exceptional written and visual storytelling skills ability to distill complex ideas into compelling narratives.

Executive Presence: Comfortable working with and presenting to C-level stakeholders and internal senior leadership.

Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills able to translate data and insights into strategic recommendations.

Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple pursuits simultaneously, with strong focus on quality and deadlines.

Leadership: Experience in leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure, high-visibility environment