Senior Technical Architect – Managed Cloud Services- Hybrid OR Remote , France OR Spain
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About The Job
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence—and questions into answers.
As part of our continued growth and investment in SAS Managed Cloud Services (MCS), we are expanding our Global Enablement and Sales Support capability across EMEA and the Globe.
You Will

Shape and influence complex opportunities
Define and govern architecture standards and patterns
Ensure solutions are viable from pre‑sales through to delivery and operations
Drive enablement and capability uplift across global teams

You will work closely with Customer Advisory, Professional Services, and Managed Cloud teams globally, helping to scale best practices, reduce delivery risk, and improve consistency across regions.
This is a high‑visibility role with the opportunity to impact both customer success and internal capability at scale.
Architecture Leadership & Solution Design

Lead the design of scalable, secure, and cost‑effective SAS Managed Cloud architectures across complex opportunities.
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions aligned with customer and operational needs.
Provide technical leadership within sales cycles, shaping solution strategy and deal positioning.

Sales‑to‑Delivery Alignment & Risk Mitigation

Ensure proposed solutions are commercially viable and operationally deliverable.
Act as a key bridge between sales and delivery teams to align expectations and reduce execution risk.
Support successful transition from pre‑sales into implementation and managed operations.

Architecture Governance & Standards

Apply and promote structured architecture design processes (e.g.



requirements capture, architecture artefacts, design reviews).
Lead architecture validation and quality assurance activities across opportunities.
Contribute to the evolution of architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks.

Global Enablement & Capability Development

Lead and deliver enablement initiatives across integral Sales, Customer Advisory, and Delivery teams.
Develop and curate technical content within the MCS Enable platform (e.g. architecture blueprints, whitepapers, best practices).
Drive adoption of new capabilities, services, and standards across regions.

Reusable Assets & Thought Leadership

Create and maintain reusable intellectual property, including:

Solution blueprints
Architecture patterns
Pre‑sales assets and enablement materials

Contribute to internal and external thought leadership through presentations, workshops, and publications

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Build trusted relationships with Account Executives, technical stakeholders, and senior customer representatives
Provide consulting‑level guidance on architecture, strategy, and best practices
Influence deal strategy and customer direction through credible technical leadership

Team Contribution & Mentorship

Mentor and support the development of less experienced architects
Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Participate in global collaboration across regions and functional teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)




Significant experience in technical architecture, pre‑sales, or solution engineering roles
Deep knowledge of SAS platforms and enterprise architecture within managed cloud environments
Proven experience supporting complex, enterprise‑scale sales cycles
Strong commercial awareness and ability to align technical solutions to business outcomes
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
Communication – Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequence

You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
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