Lead - Solution Architect
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
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 TeamsExternal Stakeholders:
Customers,
VendorsEducational Qualification:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldWork 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 projectsCertifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)Desired Technical Competencies & Proficiency Levels: * Design Management (PL2)
- Strategy & Planning (PL2)
- Budget Management (PL1)
- Contact Management (PL1)
- Compliance Management (PL2)
- Documentation & Reporting (PL2)
- Security System Oversight (PL2)
- Design Schedule Management (PL2)