Sr. Client Solutions Architect - Sports & Entertainment - GSP

World Wide Technology
Chicago, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 200K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning
Wi-Fi Technology
Media Technology
Data Management

Job description

WWT is seeking a Senior Client Solutions Architect (CSA) to serve as the global industry leader for Sports, Media & Entertainment (SM&E) within the Global Service Provider (GSP) organization.

This role will partner directly with the Global Director of Sports & Entertainment to drive global go-to-market (GTM) strategy, industry engagement, and technology innovation across stadiums, leagues, media companies, theme parks, and large-scale venues.

The Sr CSA will act as a trusted advisor, shaping industry solutions, influencing large-scale deals, and aligning WWT's capabilities with evolving SM&E customer demands.

Responsibilities:

Industry Leadership & GTM

  • Co-lead global Sports, Media & Entertainment strategy with the Global Director.
  • Define and execute industry GTM motions, including priority solutions, partners, and use cases.
  • Serve as the primary technical voice of the industry, both internally and externally.
  • Represent WWT at industry events (e.g., leagues, venues, media, and entertainment ecosystems).

Customer & Partner Engagement

  • Build executive relationships with league, team, venue, and media clients.
  • Act as a trusted advisor across business and technology strategy.
  • Collaborate with OEMs and ecosystem partners to develop joint solutions and offers.

Solution Development & Architecture

  • Translate industry needs into scalable solutions and architectures.
  • Lead solution development across:
  • Venue IT/OT (networking, Wi-Fi, edge compute)
  • Digital fan engagement (AI/ML, personalization, data platforms)
  • Media workflows & content distribution
  • Smart venues, payments, and operations platforms
  • Leverage WWT's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for demos, validation, and innovation.

Sales & Delivery Alignment

  • Partner with account teams to identify, shape, and close strategic opportunities.
  • Support RFPs, solution positioning, and deal structuring.
  • Ensure alignment between pre-sales architecture and delivery execution.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

  • Analyze industry trends, investments, and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with marketing and leadership to refine WWT's positioning and messaging.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture / pre-sales / solution engineering
  • Deep expertise in Sports, Media & Entertainment ecosystems
  • Proven ability to operate at executive (C-level) and technical levels
  • Strong experience in:
  • Large-scale venue or media technology environments
  • AI/ML, data platforms, cloud, and infrastructure
  • Partner ecosystem development (OEMs, integrators)
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and leadership skills
  • Willingness to travel globally (~50%), WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.

Benefits & conditions

  • Direct ownership of global SM&E technical strategy and GTM
  • Partnership with industry leadership to shape multi-billion dollar opportunities
  • Access to WWT's ATC and global partner ecosystem
  • Opportunity to influence the future of smart venues, immersive experiences, and digital media

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $200,000 + commission. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

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The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

  • Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
  • Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

About the company

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)-a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software-WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture-grounded in core values and leadership philosophies-has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!, We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all! If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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