Solution Architect - Senior Manager

As a Senior Manager Solution Architecture at Edwards India Private Ltd, you will play a key role in shaping smart, scalable tech solutions that drive real business impact in various industries such as electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, and infrastructure. You will lead a team of Solution Architects across key commercial domains and collaborate closely with product teams and enterprise architecture to design future-ready platforms across CRM, eCommerce, digital sales, S/4 transformation, and more. **Main Responsibilities:** - Oversee other Solution Architects to define comprehensive and robust technology solutions for multiple medium- and high-complexity teams fulfilling Business needs. - Ensure technology solutions align with Enterprise Architecture principles and wider architectural runway. - Partner with other Solution Architects, Platform Architects, and Enterprise Architects to design large, integrated solutions. - Provide high-level technical assurance for delivered technology solutions, ensuring compliance with agreed technical guardrails and standards. - Support the Enterprise Architecture function in defining guardrails, standards, and solution patterns. - Play a critical role in reviewing and advising on complex and/or high-risk solutions with the Enterprise Architecture Change Board. - Support the evaluation and selection of software components to meet architectural design needs. - Collaborate with Functional Consultants and Developers to troubleshoot complex technical issues. - Build and maintain a repository of all solution architecture artifacts and reusable components. - Act as a subject matter expert in solution design and a technical expert within the relevant functional/technology domain. - Advocate for solution/component reusability to expedite delivery progress. - Document and model existing solutions/systems architecture, identifying areas of technical debt for resolution. - Provide coaching to new or junior Solution Architects. **Skills / Knowledge / Experience:** - Over 8 years of experience in designing comprehensive and robust technology solutions. - Deep understanding of the technology landscape for relevant Product Stream. - Demonstrable experience in providing technical assurance for delivered solutions. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating complex requirements into clear architectural blueprints. - Able to operate with high autonomy and line management responsibilities. - Able to translate complex technology ideas to non-conversant Business stakeholders. - Highly knowledgeable of latest technology trends and technology vendor landscape. - Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. - Experience in establishing architectural guardrails and standards preferred. - Hands-on coding skills in relevant programming languages preferred. - Ability to effectively mentor and grow future Solution Architect talent. - Certified in TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent certifications preferred. Join Edwards India Private Ltd on the journey for a better tomorrow and be part of a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity to foster innovation and a sense of purpose and belonging.,