Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Public Sector (Public Safety) Full Time NEW

Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Public Sector (Public Safety)

Position Description
At CGI, you will shape and deliver innovative solution strategies that directly impact public safety outcomes across the UK. Working at the forefront of complex, high-profile programmes as a Pre-Sales Solution Architect, you will help define how technology enables safer communities, drives operational efficiency, and delivers measurable value to citizens. We empower our professionals to take ownership of strategic direction, think creatively to solve critical challenges, and collaborate across teams to build compelling, outcome-driven propositions in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the development of strategic, end-to-end solution designs that support major Public Safety opportunities, taking ownership of shaping propositions that align with both client needs and CGI’s growth ambitions. You will work closely with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to define technology strategies, influence decision-making, and ensure solutions are commercially viable, innovative, and deliver tangible outcomes.
You will also play a key role in pre-sales engagements, facilitating workshops, contributing to bids, and representing CGI as a trusted advisor in the market. Supported by a collaborative team, you will be empowered to bring new ideas forward, drive innovation, and help position CGI as a leader in delivering impactful public sector solutions.
• Lead & Shape solution and technology strategies for Public Safety opportunities
• Design & Deliver end-to-end solution architectures aligned to client and business goals
• Collaborate & Influence across bid teams, partners, and stakeholders
• Engage & Represent CGI in client discussions, workshops, and industry events
• Evaluate & Optimise requirements, risks, and commercial models
• Facilitate & Innovate workshops to develop forward-thinking solutions
• Support & Contribute to successful bid development and proposition shaping

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will bring strong experience in solution strategy, pre-sales, and bid development within the public sector, with a solid understanding of government policy and technology direction. You should be confident shaping commercially viable solutions, influencing stakeholders, and communicating complex ideas clearly. A collaborative mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery will be key to success.
• Experience in public sector bid processes and pre-sales strategy
• Strong understanding of UK government policy and technology strategy
• Proven ability to shape sales strategy and solution design
• Experience delivering commercially viable solution designs
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Technical background or experience (desirable)
• Experience selling into government and strong win rates (desirable)

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.