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 What does a Solutions Architect do?
Can anyone please help me with a basic description of what a Solutions Architect does. I have been told that this role could also be similar to a Systems Analyst and that other job titles may involve similar work - can anyone advise me?

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ASKED: July 6, 2009  11:02 AM
UPDATED: July 6, 2009  2:19 PM

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I was offered a solutions architect position a few months ago, and these were the main responsabilities for the position: <b>Responsibilities</b> The main responsibility is to ensure that all deliveries to customers, which also include documents, solution proposals, offers etc, are made in a professional way from a solution point of view, all in order to get satisfied customers and secure profitability for the enterprise. The responsibilities are described as: • Supporting the market and sales organization as an expert in the solution portfolio. • Together with the CPM identify scope and cost estimation; • Take a technical lead in the execution phase of customer projects; • Define, manage and verify solutions in customer projects, including handling and management of third party products and suppliers. • Identify new and add-on business opportunities. <b>Main Activities</b> Sales & Pre-sales support Analyze customer Situation Design Customer Solutions Deliver Customer Solution This may change from company to company, but this should at least give you an idea.
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Thanks for your help Carlos, it is much appreciated

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