Technical Programs Manager Jobs in Helena, MT (NOW HIRING)

Arrow is seeking a Technical Solutions Architect with understanding of modern network solutions common in the market (MX, SRX, QFX, Mist AI, Junos, EOS, AOS), TCP/IP, L2-L3 networking, network design, SD-WAN, and WAN optimization techniques. We are looking for someone with pre-sales experience and knowledge of networking solutions such as Juniper, Aruba, Meter, Cisco, and Arista. Understanding of network-as-a-service (NaaS) concepts is also a plus.

As a Technical Solutions Architect, you will be accountable for partner enablement goals by helping to develop and drive innovative technical programs while overseeing day-to-day technical account-level activities. You will be responsible for evangelizing, positioning, and architecting NaaS and complementary network solutions for channel partners within your assigned region or technology focus.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of networking across many IT and business practices and will have experience with cloud, hybrid, data center, and endpoint technologies.

Requires in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in IT Networking, including lab/POV/POC delivery capabilities. Preference given to applicants with experience in NaaS landscapes, especially Meter, and to those with industry certifications such as ACE, ACP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-ENT, JNCIA-Junos, ACCX, ACDX, ACMX, RCSP, CompTIA Network+, or other equivalent industry-recognized certifications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Works in partnership with supplier management, sales and marketing teams to develop and implement specific industry and account penetration strategies, produce account specific product and sales enablement plans, provide assessments and drive leads from pipeline identification to sale acceleration and completion.
• Provides technical leadership and direction to channel partners and sales staff with pre-sales activities in the assigned market
• Demonstrates technical leadership and subject matter expertise of network products (hardware, software, cloud, services, marketplace, financing, etc. ) solutions
• Acts as technical expert and consultant to develop and propose solutions that meet the technology and business requirements of assigned channel partners and their end users
• Leads in the discovery, analysis, design, demonstration, and refinement of fully integrated technology solutions
• Leverage knowledge of competitive solutions to effectively address and dispel customer objections to specific solutions
• Makes technical and sales presentations to channel partner’s technical and sales staff, customers, and Arrow personnel
• Working with Arrow marketing teams to create and produce digital channel-ready technical content that is published to Arrow social media sites and networks
• Serves as a trusted technology influencer to channel partners and serves as an internal Arrow resource on technical plays or specific business applications and outcomes within an assigned market segment
• Successfully builds relationships with the Arrow account team, partners and end users in support of sales objectives, engages and leverages Arrow horizontal resources, abilities, budgets and personnel as appropriate
• Presents and markets the design and value of proposed technology solution(s) and business case to partners, customers, prospects and Arrow leadership

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge and experience decoupling the data plane and control plane in networks is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in NaaS, IT Networking, including industry certifications such as JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-ENT, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SEC, JNCIP-SEC, ACCX, ACDX, ACMX, RCSP, CompTIA Network+, or other equivalent industry-recognized certifications.
• Other certifications to be considered: Cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure
• Operating Systems such as Windows and Linux operating systems
• Virtualization technologies such as VMware, HyperV and KVM
• Scripting or programming language(s) proficiencies
• Other IT industry certifications in Security, Data Analysis, etc.
• Ability to conduct effective group presentations and/or trainings
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Results driven
• Entrepreneurial mind set
• High level of business and sales acumen
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Customer focused

Experience / Education:

Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a 4 year degree in a field such as CS, EE, or MIS, or an equivalent amount of experience.

What’s In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. 

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

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