Solution Architect Lead

Role: Lead Architech Solution

Location: Mumbai

Company: AdaniConnex

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Years of Exp: 12-15 years of experience (Experience in Data Center industries is preferred)

Purpose/Objective

This position works in coordination with sales to propose technical solution for the client RFP. Lead - Solution Architect is responsible for guiding the architectural design and implementation of data center projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, evaluates technologies to enhance infrastructure, and mentors junior architects, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Presales and preparation of customer specific technical and commercial solution
• Coordination with stakeholder such as design, engineering, projects, Legal and sales operation for best and up to date data center solution
• Technical and contract SLA discussions and closure with Legal team
• Post Contract Customer relationship management

Architectural Management: Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for data center projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology standards.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into scalable and resilient architectural designs.
Project Lifecycle Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and support.
Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize data center infrastructure and operations.
Documentation: Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, documentation, and guidelines for data center solutions.
Vendor Management: Participate in the selection and evaluation of vendors and third-party solutions, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
Architecture Assessment: Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing data center architectures, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior architects and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Industry Awareness: Stay updated on industry developments and emerging technologies, proactively applying them to enhance data center capabilities.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations.

Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.
Team Development: Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success.
Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

Internal Stakeholders:
Head Solution Architect
Internal teams,
Direct reportees
Cross Functional Teams

External Stakeholders:
Customers,
Vendors

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Work Experience:
12-15 years of experience in the Data Centers industry
Demonstrated expertise in leading solution architecture and design, product engineering support & solutioning, pre-sales & sales delivery, customer relationship management, project & contract management,
Proven track record of delivering complex data center projects

Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Desired Technical Competencies & Proficiency Levels:

1. Design Management (PL2)
2. Strategy & Planning (PL2)
3. Budget Management (PL1)
4. Contact Management (PL1)
5. Compliance Management (PL2)
6. Documentation & Reporting (PL2)
7. Security System Oversight (PL2)
8. Design Schedule Management (PL2)