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Principal Solutions Architect

Pegasystems

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,400–$213,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Ecosystems, Enterprise Architecture, Government, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interoperability, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operational Support, Partner Sales, Pre-Sales, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Solution Sales, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
3 days ago
Principal Solutions Architect

Job Category: Pre-Sales Consulting

Location: US - Pennsylvania - Remote

Meet Our Team:

Join our Americas presales architecture team, supporting a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients across industries from Canada to South America. This is a fast-paced, high-impact team partnering closely with sales, solution consulting, and product stakeholders to support complex deals and help clients make confident technology decisions. You’ll work across multiple accounts and opportunities simultaneously in a dynamic environment where adaptability and collaboration are key.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will operate at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and client engagement. You will help enterprise clients move from exploration to decisive action by connecting deep architectural understanding with tangible business outcomes. You will engage with stakeholders across the organization—from hands-on architects to executive leadership—translating complex technical concepts into clear, outcome-driven narratives that build trust and drive decisions.

What You'll Do at Pega:

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them through complex architecture and technology decisions

+ Connect technical capabilities (e.g., integrations, data flow, security, observability) to real business outcomes

+ Position Pega within the broader enterprise ecosystem, ensuring alignment with client architecture and strategy

+ Lead technical and executive-level conversations, adapting depth based on audience

+ Support complex presales cycles through presentations, workshops, and solutioning

+ Operate across multiple industries and client scenarios in a highly dynamic environment

+ Identify when to go deep technically vs. when to engage SMEs to progress the conversation

+ Continuously build expertise in enterprise architecture, Pega capabilities, and evolving industry trends

Who You Are:

+ A seasoned enterprise architect or presales leader who thrives in client-facing environments

+ A strong communicator who can simplify complex topics and influence decisions

+ Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities across industries and clients

+ A collaborative partner who knows how to lead conversations without dominating them

+ A proactive, curious problem-solver with a strong commitment to continuous learning

What You've Accomplished:

+ 10-15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, presales, or related technical roles

+ Experience operating in complex enterprise environments with large-scale systems and integrations

+ Background spanning multiple domains (e.g., development, infrastructure, networking, architecture)

+ Proven ability to engage effectively with both technical stakeholders and executive audiences

+ Experience participating in or leading technology evaluations (e.g., RFPs, vendor selection)

+ Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts such as data flow, integration, security, and system interoperability

+ Demonstrated ability to translate technical complexity into business-relevant outcomes

Pega Offers You:

+ Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products

+ Continuous learning and development opportunities

+ An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment

+ Competitive global benefits program inclusive ofpay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

Additional Information

Base salary range for this role is 140,400 - 213,900 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.

The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.

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Job ID: 23711

AI in Action – Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment

Pega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business. We encourage thoughtful and ethical adoption of AI technologies that support people—not replace them. We may use AI‑enabled tools in our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist us by providing insights and operational support.

All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.

Culture

At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

Export Compliance

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.

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It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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About the Company

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Pegasystems

Since 1971, P E Systems has been providing professional systems engineering and acquisition management services. The firm has CONUS locations in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Ohio, and overseas in Japan, Bahrain and Italy. The company provides a range of technical capabilities supporting many different clients. P E Systems practices a full service approach through its use of flexible, mission-oriented teams that bring the right resources together to meet all customer requirements. Our emphasis is on personnel both acquiring and retaining a staff of qualified engineering and technical professionals through selective recruiting and a comprehensive benefits program has contributed to our continued success in supporting a wide range of government organizations.

P E Systems has developed strong core capabilities in systems engineering, specialized acquisition support, and communications interface programs through provision of technical, program management and systems acquisition support as both a prime and subcontractor. We have established strategic relationships with our Partners.

P E Systems has a long history of providing superior technical support services in a cost-effective manner. Our Quality Policy further describes the focus on quality that helps us achieve this level of service.

  • 2017 –  Summit Research Corporation (SRC) merged into P E Systems on March 1, 2017, assuming all contract obligations
  • 2016 – Jack Grady appointed to Vice-President of Operations and Dayton Division Manager
  • 2007 – Opened new offices and San Antonio, TX
  • 2006 – Graduated from 8(a) program
  • 2003 – P E Systems achieves ISO 9001 certification
  • 2000 – P E Systems acquired Atlantic Analysis Corporation to enhance IT offerings with Oracle database development capabilities
  • 1998 – Acquired Bahan Dennis, Inc. (BDI), which has been integrated into the company operating structure, as the Dayton, OH Division. It provides program management and systems functional support to the Aeronautical Systems Center, AFMC, Material Systems Group (ESC) and the Air Force Reserve Command Detachments at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 1997 – Became an 8(a) certified small business and gained approval for a GSA Schedule for Information Technology Services
  • 1996 – P E Systems acquired Summit Research Corporation (SRC) as a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in Exercise/Performance/Acoustic Analysis, Training, and Information Technology services, primarily for the U.S. Navy
  • 1995  – Wes King acquired P E Systems
  • 1971  –  P E Systems founded
  • 1971  –  P E Systems was formed to provide technical, scientific, and programmatic management and systems acquisition support to the Department of Defense as well as other government and commercial organizations
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
https://www.pesystems.com/

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