Senior Director, Principal Architect/Solution Architect

As a Senior Director and Principal Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives while ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge solutions within client environments. This position blends hands-on delivery with high-level executive strategy, making you a key player in our mission to deliver value and drive business outcomes.

Your Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Solution Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning innovative technical solutions with their business goals and long-term vision.
• Design solutions for complex, large-scale engagements across various industries.
• Ensure that all technical solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and technical strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical escalations for assigned clients.

Pre-Sales & Solution Development

• Lead all technical pre-sales activities, from discovery to proposal development.
• Oversee scoping, estimation, and cost modeling for large and intricate opportunities.
• Review proposals to ensure technical integrity, feasibility, and compliance with standards.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.

Delivery & Implementation Oversight

• Manage the transition from pre-sales to delivery, assuring seamless execution.
• Provide leadership and oversight throughout the implementation process.
• Guarantee that solutions are scalable and deliver measurable client value.
• Facilitate the successful adoption and realization of solutions within client environments.

Thought Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Create and disseminate best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets to enhance technical excellence.
• Act as a domain expert and stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Identify and implement process improvements that optimize client outcomes and enhance profitability.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work alongside internal teams, including product and engineering, to influence product direction.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and team members, fostering growth and development.
• Promote cross-functional alignment and advocate for industry best practices.

Core Competencies

• Extensive experience in enterprise solution architecture and complex system design.
• In-depth knowledge of identity resolution techniques and data analytics.
• Hands-on expertise with modern cloud data platforms, particularly Snowflake and Databricks.
• Proficiency in AI/ML concepts applied to large-scale data processing.
• Experience in designing real-time data architectures and Customer Data Platforms.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional skills in communication, relationship-building, and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in technical pre-sales and solution implementation.
• 10+ years in client-facing roles, specifically with executive-level engagement.
• 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing environments.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with non-cloud to cloud migration strategies.
• Familiarity with Clean room technologies and real-time data processing architectures.
• Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled analytics solutions.

Location: Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

At Acxiom, we value our associates as our greatest asset. Join us to showcase your talents and grow your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion in our workforce.