Enterprise Sr. Solutions Architect Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect Manager to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level solutions across multiple technology domains. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technology teams and business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives.

***This position can be located near any U.S Based Gilbane office.***

Responsibilities

• • Enterprise Architecture Leadership:
  • Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards and frameworks.
  • Ensure alignment of technology solutions with business goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that governance, security, compliance, and data protection requirements are architected as first-class components of all enterprise solutions, not as afterthoughts.
  • Define reference architectures and patterns that embed governance controls while enabling speed, innovation, and scalability
  • Serve as a key member of the Technical Architecture Board, a peer body providing architectural oversight to the enterprise.
  • Cross-Domain Expertise:Demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
  • Infrastructure (networking, compute, storage)
  • Azure Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Security (identity, compliance, risk management)
  • Data Management (data platforms, analytics, governance)
  • Customer Support & Field Operations (service delivery optimization)
  • Application Development (AppDev) (modern development practices, APIs, integration)
  • AI & Intelligent Tools (e.g., Copilot, generative AI, automation, and decision-support tools) with an understanding of:
  • How AI capabilities can be safely and effectively embedded into enterprise solutions
  • Data boundaries, model usage constraints, and responsible AI considerations
  • Integration of AI tools across infrastructure, applications, data platforms, and business workflows
  • Business Engagement:
  • Partner with business units to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Translate business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on when and how AI-enabled capabilities should be applied to solve business problems, improve efficiency, or enhance decision-making.
  • SAFe Framework Knowledge:
  • Apply principles of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to support agile delivery and enterprise-level planning.
  • IT Department Deep Dive:
  • Gain expert-level understanding of all tools, platforms, and capabilities used across IT.
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluate existing and emerging tools for alignment with enterprise governance, security, and architectural standards.
  • Innovation & Technology Roadmap:
  • Research emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.
  • Drive adoption of new tools and practices that enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and intelligent assistants to accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve outcomes across the enterprise.
  • Partner with security, compliance, and data governance teams to ensure new technologies—including AI—are introduced with appropriate guardrails and monitoring in place.

  Core Competencies

  • Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
  • Strategic Mindset: Skilled at aligning technology initiatives with long-term business objectives.
  • Problem Solving: Adept at identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions across diverse technology domains.
  Governance-by-Design: Ability to architect solutions that embed governance, security, compliance, and data controls while still enabling innovation and agility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
• 10-15 years in enterprise architecture or related technical l