Senior Manager, Solution Architect
Role Overview
Own end-to-end solution architecture for major initiatives, translating business and application needs into architecture patterns, system interactions, and technology choices.
Align architecture outcomes with enterprise standards, Objectives and Key Results, non-functional requirements, and governance, risk, and compliance guardrails.
Provide clear architectural direction that enables delivery speed and autonomy while maintaining delivery readiness.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
Own end-to-end solution architecture for major initiatives, translating business and application needs into architecture patterns, system interactions, and technology choices.
Align architecture outcomes with enterprise standards, Objectives and Key Results, non-functional requirements, and governance, risk, and compliance guardrails.
Provide clear architectural direction that enables delivery speed and autonomy while maintaining delivery readiness.
Key accountabilities
- Own solution architecture for major initiatives and align designs with enterprise standards, Objectives and Key Results, and non-functional requirements.
- Translate business and application needs into architecture patterns, system interaction models, integration approaches, and technology selections.
- Provide architectural oversight during build and collaborate with delivery and enabling roles to support integration and operational readiness.
- Ensure production readiness, considering non-functional requirements, costs, and operational support.
- Apply approved architecture standards, patterns, and review practices; support governed AI-assisted documentation, architecture modelling, or simulation.
- Participate in architecture chapter activities, including standards, patterns, knowledge sharing, and peer reviews.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience as a solution architect or systems designer on complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability in application, data, integration, cloud, and security design.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to guide delivery through influence and technical leadership.
Preferred qualifications
- Financial services experience, including banking, wealth management, insurance, or asset management.
- Experience with or supporting delivery involving Salesforce, SAP Data Platform, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or Adobe CDP and AJO.
- Experience in a product operating model or pod-based delivery environment.
- Success working with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams across regions and time zones.
Workplace
- Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the office.
Compensation
- Expected annual base salary range is $130,000–$145,000, based on skills, knowledge, experience, and geographic location.
- The role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive, benefits, retirement and savings plans, paid time off, and career development.
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