Director of Solutions Strategy - Mainframe Modernisation (AI & Cloud)

London-based/New Practice Buildout

A renowned technology provider is launching a specialist division focused on Mainframe modernisation, operating at the cutting edge of AI and cloud innovation. They are seeking a Director-level Solutions Leader/Pre-Sales Strategist to play a foundational role in shaping and executing the strategy for this transformative practice.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership position in a greenfield initiative, directly influencing the future of enterprise systems and Legacy modernisation across major industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and buildout of a brand-new Mainframe modernisation practice from inception.

• Architect and evangelise transformation roadmaps to help enterprise clients migrate from complex Legacy systems to modern, AI-enhanced platforms.

• Engage directly with C-level stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to design bespoke modernisation journeys.

• Combine deep technical acumen with commercial insight to drive business value and growth.

• Mentor and scale a high-performance team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

• Influence and support pre-sales initiatives, including client workshops, proposals, and thought leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in enterprise technology leadership, with a background in Mainframe systems and cloud technologies.

• Strong pre-sales or client advisory experience, with the ability to navigate executive discussions and align technology with business goals.

• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to define modernisation frameworks and transformation programs.

• Passionate about AI-driven innovation and Legacy-to-modern transitions.

What's on Offer

• Strategic leadership role with greenfield ownership and practice-defining influence.

• Frontline position in Mainframe-to-AI transformation across global enterprise estates.

• Executive stakeholder engagement across sectors.

• Attractive base compensation, performance-based incentives, and high-impact commercial influence.

• London-based role with flexibility and long-term growth trajectory.

Join a forward-thinking team reshaping enterprise systems for the AI era - and lead a once-in-a-generation transformation journey.