Principal Pre-Sales Architect, Nimble Approach
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Technology consultancy
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Technology consultancy
101-200 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build not only the best technology consultancy for our clients, but the best place to work for our amazing people.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a proactive storyteller who can listen to clients, handle ambiguity and translate deep technical expertise into compelling business value, shaping bids, winning work, and setting the standard for technical excellence
- Pre-Sales DNA: You have a proven track record in technical pre-sales or sales engineering. You enjoy the thrill of the pitch and the satisfaction of a win
- Commercial Acumen: You possess a creative, commercially aware mindset, constantly aligning client goals with Nimble’s growth objectives
- Deep Technical Expertise: You have hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS or Azure) and a strong grasp of multiple programming paradigms
- Architectural Authority: You can design complex systems and explain them simply. You bridge the gap between code and concept
- Engaging Communicator: You are a natural "people person" with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with non-technical audiences instantly
What the job involves
- This is a defining role for a technology leader who wants to bridge the gap between complex engineering and commercial strategy. As our Principal Pre–Sales Architect at Nimble, you won’t just be delivering software; you will be winning hearts, minds, and business
- You’ll be the tip of the spear for our Client Delivery capability —the first on the ground, the trusted advisor to C-level executives, and the architect of our future growth
- Shape the Future: Lead technical pre-sales activities, crafting winning proposals and bids that demonstrate Nimble’s unique value proposition
- Trusted Advisor: Partner with prospective clients to diagnose their true pain points, designing pragmatic, high-impact solutions that turn prospects into long-term partners
- Identify Opportunity: Use your deep understanding of client landscapes to proactively identify and qualify new commercial opportunities within existing accounts
- Strategic Influence: Work directly with Nimble leadership to formulate account strategies and identify new market avenues for our engineering capability
- First on the Ground: Enjoy the autonomy of launching new engagements, navigating initial uncertainty to build high-performing delivery teams from scratch
- Senior Stakeholder Management: Build lasting relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming their go-to person for technical vision and strategy
- Champion Nimble: Act as the face of our technical brand, fostering a unified identity and cross-pollinating knowledge across teams and domains
- Architectural Vision: Use a broad toolbox of architectural patterns to design robust, pragmatic solutions. You know when to build, when to buy, and how to advocate for the right choice
- Set the Standard: Establish the bar for "what good looks like" across multiple teams and ensure we consistently hit it
- Empower Others: Mentor Senior and Lead consultants, lifting them up and giving them the confidence to drive technical initiatives
Our take
Nimble Approach is a Sheffield-based technology consultancy agency helping its clients enhance their digital products. It empowers its clients to unlock their full digital potential, whilst elevating long-term value and stronger product offerings.
Working across strategy & advice, product design, AI integration and the delivery of digital solutions, Nimble’s clients have included the NHS, ITV, Wealthify and ASDA. This calibre of customer base exemplifies the trust and quality of Nimble’s work and resulted in its acquisition by leading European IT services company SCC in 2023.
This acquisition was a significant step for Nimble Approach, and it’s now acting as the “seed” for SCC’s digital transformation services wing. Whilst maintaining its independent client base, Nimbe Approach will benefit from the expanded market reach that SCC is bringing to it.
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Company benefits
- Private healthcare for you and a family member through Westfield Health
- Multiple Qualified Mental Health First Aider’s with regular 1-1’s available
- £2k champion fund to spend as you wish on your own L&D
- Referral scheme (£3,000) for every successful applicant
- Dedicated time to spend on your L&D, including time to complete courses and qualifications
- Flat organisational structure with lots of career progression opportunities
- Laptop and any practicable equipment provided (either a Mac or Windows)
- Regular Nimble Socials (both virtual & physical) including Escape rooms, Gin tasting, Lunches, Award nights, Bowling, Bouldering and more!
- Relaxed and fun working environment
- Engaging and collaborative communities to be involved in
- A chance to be involved in company OKRs and shape how we will be in the future
- 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Company pension (with employer contributions)
Company HQ
Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, UK
Leadership
Chris Roberts
(Founder & Non-Exec Director)Previously an Agile Transformation Lead at William Hill, Rentalcars.com and the UK Home Office.
Matt Carroll
(CEO)Previously Managing Director at Accenture, Program and Project Manager at Aquilaheywood and was a Consultant at Teleca.
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