Principal Architect/Solution Architect Senior Director (Databricks)

**Overview:** The Principal Solution Architect is a senior leadership role that blends hands-on delivery accountability with executive-level strategy. This role ensures solutions are not only well-designed, but successfully implemented and realized within client environments. **Responsibilities:** * Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, aligning technical solutions with business objectives and long-term vision * Lead solution design for complex, enterprise-scale engagements across multiple clients or industries * Ensure all solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and technical strategy * Act as the primary technical escalation point for assigned clients * Lead technical pre-sales activities including discovery, solution framing, and proposal development * Own scoping, estimation, and cost modeling for large and complex opportunities * Review and validate proposals for technical integrity, feasibility, risk, and alignment to standards * Deliver impactful technical presentations tailored to varying stakeholder audiences * Own the transition from pre-sales to delivery, ensuring continuity and execution success * Provide ongoing leadership and oversight throughout implementation * Ensure solutions are scalable, optimized, and deliver measurable client value * Drive successful adoption and realization of solutions within client environments * Develop and share technical best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets * Act as a domain expert within assigned industries or solution areas * Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape * Identify and drive process improvements that enhance client outcomes and profitability * Partner with internal product, engineering, and delivery teams to influence product direction * Mentor and guide less experienced architects and team members * Foster cross-functional alignment and promote standard methodologies and best practices **Qualifications:** * 10+ years of combined experience in technical pre-sales and solution implementation * 10+ years of experience in client-facing roles, including executive-level engagement * 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing environments (database, direct, or digital marketing) * Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience * Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Non-cloud to cloud migration strategies * Snowflake, Databricks, or similar data platforms * Clean room technologies * Customer Data Platforms (CDP / Customer 360) * Real-time data processing architectures * AI/ML-enabled analytics solutions **Benefits:** As a valued employee of Acxiom, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Competitive salary and bonus structure * Opportunities for professional growth and development * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options * Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance * Comprehensive health and wellness programs * Retirement savings and planning resources

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