Role: Lead Solution Architect

Location:
Mumbai Company: Adani Connex (Data Center) Web site: www.adaniconnex.com

Job Description
This position Lead Solution Architect works in coordination with sales to propose technical solution for the client RFP. Lead
- Solution Architect is responsible for guiding the architectural design and implementation of data center projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, evaluates technologies to enhance infrastructure, and mentors junior architects, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
of Role
• Presales and preparation of customer specific technical and commercial solution
• Coordination with stakeholder such as design, engineering, projects, Legal and sales operation for best and up to date data center solution
• Technical and contract SLA discussions and closure with Legal team
• Post Contract Customer relationship management Architectural Management: Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for data center projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology standards. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into scalable and resilient architectural designs. Project Lifecycle Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and support. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize data center infrastructure and operations. Documentation: Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, documentation, and guidelines for data center solutions. Vendor Management: Participate in the selection and evaluation of vendors and third-party solutions, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards. Architecture Assessment:



Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing data center architectures, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior architects and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Industry Awareness: Stay updated on industry developments and emerging technologies, proactively applying them to enhance data center capabilities. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations. Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company. Team Development: Build a high-performing team. Set explicit KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success. Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness. Educational Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Work

Experience:
12-15 years of experience in the Data Centers industry Demonstrated expertise in leading solution architecture and design, product engineering support & solutioning, pre-sales & sales delivery, customer relationship management, project & contract management, Proven track record of delivering complex data center projects Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred) Desired Technical Competencies & Proficiency Levels:
• Design Management (PL2)
• Strategy & Planning (PL2)
• Budget Management (PL1)
• Contact Management (PL1)
• Compliance Management (PL2)
• Documentation & Reporting (PL2)
• Security System Oversight (PL2)
• Design Schedule Management (PL2)

📌 Solutions Architect (Mumbai)
🏢 AdaniConneX
📍 Mumbai