Senior Director of Principal Architecture/Solution Architecture

Join our team as a Senior Director of Principal Architecture/Solution Architecture, where you'll play a crucial role in leading and executing business strategies through technical excellence. In this senior leadership position, you will blend hands-on project delivery with strategic oversight to ensure our clients benefit from well-designed and effectively implemented solutions.

You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding our clients through the full solution lifecycle from pre-sales to implementation, while ensuring measurable business outcomes and value.

Client Leadership & Solution Strategy

Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, ensuring that technical solutions align with their business goals and long-term vision. Lead the design of solutions for complex, enterprise-scale projects across diverse client industries. Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and technical strategies. Act as the primary technical contact for elevated client issues. Pre-Sales & Solution Development

Drive technical pre-sales processes, encompassing discovery, solution framing, and proposal development. Manage scoping, estimation, and cost modeling for significant and intricate opportunities. Review proposals to ensure technical integrity, feasibility, and compliance with standards. Deliver engaging technical presentations tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. Delivery & Implementation Oversight

Oversee the transition from pre-sales to project delivery, ensuring seamless execution. Provide continuous leadership and guidance during the implementation phase. Confirm that solutions are scalable, optimized, and deliver tangible value to clients. Drive solution adoption and success within client environments. Thought Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the development and dissemination of technical best practices and reusable assets. Act as a domain expert within assigned industries or solution areas. Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve client outcomes and profitability. Collaboration & Mentorship

Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and delivery teams to shape product direction. Guide and mentor junior architects and team members. Promote cross-functional alignment and establish best practices. Core Competencies

Extensive experience in enterprise solution architecture for complex systems. Strong understanding of identity resolution techniques. Practical experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks. Knowledge of AI/ML applications within large-scale data processing and analytics. Experience in designing real-time data architectures and Customer Data Platforms. Ability to convey technical value to non-technical stakeholders with strong business acumen. Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities. Qualifications (Required)

10+ years of experience in technical pre-sales and solution implementation. 10+ years in client-facing roles with executive-level engagement experience. 5+ years in data-driven marketing environments. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and migration strategies. Knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks, clean room technologies, and real-time data processing. Experience with AI/ML-enabled analytics solutions. Primary Location: Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

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If you are ready to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, excellence, and innovation, we invite you to apply today!