WillowTree

Manager, Solutions Architecture

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid (with weekly in-office presence: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Company: TELUS Digital (acquired WillowTree)
  • Brief Description: The Manager, Solutions Architecture will provide continuity in pre-sale and delivery stages with client and executive partners. You’ll leverage your software delivery experience and technical expertise to refine, architect, plan, and initiate new projects. You'll work with a delivery team to support in-flight projects and implement the client partner's vision. SAs act as roving catalysts to support in-flight projects, with L&D time spent growing their technology expertise in a selected specialization (e.g. AWS).

Company Information

Welcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture. In January 2023, TELUS Digital acquired WillowTree, creating a combined firm with service offerings spanning Customer Experience and Digital Solutions. With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across eight core service areas: Digital Product Consulting, Digital Marketing Services, Data & AI, Strategy Consulting, Business Operations Modernization, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Engineering, and QA & Test Engineering. From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.

Location & Flexibility

  • Primary Locations: Charlottesville, VA (HQ), Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, Boston, MA
  • Flexibility: Hybrid (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in-office)
  • Remote Consideration: Open to highly qualified candidates considering remote capacity, but limited to Eastern Time Zone due to client distribution and office locations.

Requirements

  • Not specified

Responsibilities

Presale:

  • Lead scoping, technical design, and work planning during the presale process.
  • Speak with prospective clients about your project team’s capabilities.

Delivery:

  • Play the lead role in technical architecture and discovery projects.
  • Implement the client partner’s vision while working with a delivery team.
  • Support in-flight projects as a roving catalyst.
  • Utilize L&D time to grow technology expertise in a selected specialization (e.g., AWS).

Skills

Solution Architecture
Software Delivery
Project Planning
Client Engagement
Technical Expertise
AWS
Team Collaboration
Pre-sale and Delivery Support

WillowTree

Mobile app and web development services

About WillowTree

WillowTree helps clients leverage mobile technologies by guiding them from the initial strategy phase to the launch of mobile products. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including app development, web development, and digital product design, ensuring that all recommendations are grounded in practical build costs and timelines. WillowTree's team is equipped to handle every stage of product development, from strategy and design to testing and growth. Unlike many competitors, WillowTree focuses on a holistic approach that combines strategic insight with technical expertise, serving high-profile clients like 21st Century Fox and PepsiCo. The goal of WillowTree is to empower businesses to fully realize the potential of mobile technology in their operations.

Charlottesville, VirginiaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, DesignIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Share Purchase Plan

Risks

Increased competition in digital consultancy may dilute WillowTree's market share.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like PoaTek and Maark LLC could cause inefficiencies.
Reliance on OpenAI's ChatGPT poses risks if licensing or technology changes.

Differentiation

WillowTree integrates enterprise-grade functionality with top-tier consumer UX in mobile apps.
The company has a strong portfolio with Fortune 500 clients like GE and PepsiCo.
WillowTree is recognized for its expertise in conversational AI and voice technology integration.

Upsides

Growing demand for mobile-first strategies boosts WillowTree's app development services.
Expansion in IoT market offers opportunities for connected device solutions.
Rising focus on UX design enhances customer satisfaction and retention.

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