SVP, Global Solutions Sales Engineering

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics—all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential. Our opportunity: As Senior Vice President of Solutions Sales Engineering, you will sit at the intersection of technical excellence and executive strategy, owning the global pre-sales function and serving as a key voice in shaping company direction. Reporting directly to the COO, you will build and lead a world-class, distributed organization of solutions engineers and regional SE leaders, driving the enterprise-wide adoption of Agentic Process Automation across marquee accounts worldwide. This is a C-suite-adjacent leadership role that demands equal command of C-level credibility and deep technical authority. You will be the company’s most senior technical voice in the field—championing the transformative potential of AI and Automation, influencing product strategy, and forging executive relationships at the largest enterprises globally. You will be a key architect of the company’s go-to-market engine, driving revenue at scale while elevating the function from pre-sales support to a strategic growth lever. Who you’ll report to: This position will report to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Hybrid role – Regular onsite workdays in our San Jose, CA required, extensive global travel required You will make an impact by being responsible for: Define and execute the global vision, operating model, and multi-year growth strategy for the Solutions Engineering organization across all regions, channels, and market segments Build, scale, and inspire a tiered leadership organization comprising regional SE directors, practice leads, and distributed solution engineers delivering pre-sales excellence across direct, partner, and alliances channels worldwide Partner with the CRO, regional revenue presidents, and C-suite peers to shape go-to-market strategy, pipeline health, and the commercial motion required to win at enterprise scale Track, own and deliver against global metrics: win velocity, win rates, win/loss, number of wins by region, strategic/enterprise customers as well as SE team utilization and productivity Establish the frameworks, engagement models, and field artifacts that govern how Solutions Engineering operates across distinct regional markets, ensuring global consistency with local relevance Lead from the front and serve as an executive sponsor and ultimate technical authority in the highest-stakes customer pursuits, personally engaging with C-level and board-level stakeholders at strategic accounts Drive executive-level influence over the product roadmap—translating patterns from the field into product strategy, ensuring our platform roadmap reflects global enterprise demand and accelerates competitive differentiation Champion a culture of deep domain expertise, intellectual curiosity, and continuous enablement across the SE organization—developing the next generation of technical leaders Use AI to create a more efficient and effective SE organization Own the full talent lifecycle for the global SE organization: headcount planning, executive hiring, succession planning, performance management, and compensation strategy Represent the company at industry forums, analyst briefings, and executive customer events as a thought leader in AI, Automation, and enterprise digital transformation You will be a great fit if you have: 20+ years of overall experience, including 8+ years in senior pre-sales or sales engineering leadership within