Assistant Vice President - Solution Architect

Inviting applications for the role of AVP - Solution Architect

In this role, We are seeking a dynamic and visionary AVP- Solution Architect to lead a marquee engagement with a global innovator biopharma client. This leadership role combines strategic delivery oversight, client engagement, innovation incubation, and account growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commercial analytics, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record of applying AI and new-age technologies to solve complex business problems.

You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing team across India and the US, delivering cutting-edge analytics and AI solutions, and acting as a thought leader to shape and elevate our client partnership.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Functional Solutioning

Engage with business stakeholders to understand end-to-end processes, pain points, and value drivers.

Translate business requirements into functional design specifications and architecture blueprints.

Design process-led solutions leveraging modern data, analytics, and AI capabilities.

Act as the primary interface between business users, data / engineering teams, and platform architects.

Technical Architecture & Design

Define the target state architecture across application, data, and integration layers.

Create logical and physical architecture diagrams aligning with enterprise standards.

Evaluate and recommend technology stacks (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, SAP, etc.) suited to business needs.

Ensure scalability, security, and interoperability across all components of the solution.

Drive design reviews, ensure adherence to architecture governance, and manage technical risks.

Delivery & Governance

Support pre-sales, RFPs, and solution proposals by articulating architecture and delivery approaches.

Collaborate with delivery teams during build and implementation to ensure architectural integrity.

Define reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and best practices for functional and technical integration.

Mentor cross-functional teams and contribute to building solutioning capability within the organization.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

Functional Competence

Strong understanding of business processes across at least one major functional area (Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Retail Operations, or Manufacturing).

Experience in process mapping, value-stream design, and identifying automation or analytics opportunities.

Proven ability to align business outcomes with technical enablers.

Technical Expertise

Hands-on knowledge of modern cloud and data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Proficiency in architecture tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Lucidchart , PowerDesigner , Visio).

Working knowledge of APIs, microservices, data integration, and application design principles.

Exposure to data engineering, AI / ML pipelines, or BI / reporting architectures is a plus.

General Skills

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work with senior stakeholders and drive consensus across business and technical teams.

Relevant years of experience in architecture or solutioning roles.