Ciklum is looking for a Solutioning Director to join our team full-time in Ukraine.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
We are looking for a seasoned Solutioning Director to lead the presales solution architecture function across large, complex deals for Ciklum’s clients in Western Europe. This role is ideal for a technology leader with deep experience in enterprise architecture, engineering-led solutioning, and presales strategy. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with sales, bid management, and delivery teams to craft compelling, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that align with client business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end solutioning for large pursuits (RFPs, RFIs, proactive proposals)
Drive solution strategy across cloud, digital, data, AI, platforms, and integration layers
Align solution blueprints with client enterprise architectures and transformation goals
Bring market insight on a regional and segmentation level into the technical vision, strategies, and development of our service portfolio
Provide technical leadership during client conversations, credentialing Ciklum and identifying the pressing domain challenges Ciklum can help to solve
Partner with Sales Directors and Account Leaders to develop win strategies
Advise and consult potential clients on Ciklum solutions and services capabilities based on their needs and expectations
Lead solution workshops, orals, client-facing presentations and technical defenses
Review and approve solution architectures, effort estimates, and pricing models
Influence storytelling, differentiation, and value articulation in proposals
Mentor and lead a team of solution architects and presales consultants
Build capability in AI-driven solutioning, low-code, cloud-native design, and more
Promote reusability, accelerators, frameworks, and solution IP
Bring in modern architecture practices (event-driven, composable, microservices, etc.)
Evaluate and integrate AI/GenAI, automation, and platform thinking into solutioning
Champion engineering excellence, DevOps, and cloud-native delivery models
Requirements
15+ years in IT services, with at least 7+ in presales or solution architecture roles
Technical solution selling experience in a multi-national technology services organization such as of Management Consultancies, SI’s, High-tech companies or Digital Agencies
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), enterprise integration, data, and AI-driven engineering
Hands-on knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
Exposure to full-stack development, API/microservices, DevSecOps, and observability
Proven track record of solutioning and winning large multi-million-dollar pursuits
Experience working with bid management teams and contributing to RFP responses
Ability to balance innovation with cost, risk, and delivery feasibility
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Executive presence with ability to engage CXO clients and internal leadership
Experience leading teams across geographies and managing high-pressure deadlines
What's in it for you
Being part of the core global solution team in a rapidly growing technology company
Working with some of the world’s most iconic blue-chip companies, building products at the centre of their strategies
Working with industry-leading minds across Product, Architecture, Design and Engineering
Driving adoption of best-in-class product engineering methodologies, tools and collaboration methods
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.
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Interested already?
We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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