Role: Lead Solution Architect

Location: Mumbai

Company: Adani Connex (Data Center)

Web site: www.adaniconnex.com

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 clear 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

Qualified Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Desired Technical Competencies & Proficiency Levels:

1. Design Management (PL2)
2. Strategy & Planning (PL2)
3. Budget Management (PL1)
4. Contact Management (PL1)
5. Compliance Management (PL2)
6. Documentation & Reporting (PL2)
7. Security System Oversight (PL2)
8. Design Schedule Management (PL2)

📌 Solutions Architect (Mumbai)
🏢 AdaniConneX
📍 Mumbai