AVP, Product Architect

SCOR-posted 13 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Charlotte, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

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This hybrid role combines the strategic vision and business alignment of a Product Owner with the technical leadership and solution design expertise of an Architect. Proactively drive technology modernization, act as the primary technical liaison for the business, and ensure both business value and technical excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

Proactively identify business challenges and opportunities, engaging with stakeholders to understand needs and propose innovative technology solutions.
Advise the business on leveraging technology for competitive advantage, efficiency, and growth.
Define, document, and communicate robust, scalable solution architectures aligned with modern technology standards and our global development teams.
Lead the design and evolution of systems, supporting modernization initiatives.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and practices to drive technical excellence.
Serve as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements.
Facilitate clear communication about priorities, risks, and solution options.
Define and communicate a long-term vision for solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop business cases, participate in portfolio management, and define solution success metrics and KPIs.
Track and analyze solution performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize value delivery.
Advocate for solutions within the organization, securing resources and managing stakeholder alignment.
Facilitate collaborative discussions and inclusive decision-making among stakeholders.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
10+ years of experience and proven experience in both solution architecture and product ownership, ideally in hybrid or cross-functional roles.
10+ years of experience with strong technical expertise in designing, documenting, and communicating robust, scalable solution architectures aligned with modern technology standards (e.g., cloud, automation, microservices, security).
Demonstrated ability to lead the design and evolution of systems to support modernization initiatives, including evaluating and introducing new technologies, frameworks, and practices.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach. Being able to identify business challenges and opportunities, propose innovative solutions, and champion change even before being asked.
Experience acting as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to facilitate clear, ongoing dialogue about priorities, risks, and solution options, ensuring transparency and shared understanding.
Strong strategic planning skills, including the ability to define and communicate a long-term vision for solutions and contribute to business case development and portfolio management.
Data-driven decision-maker, able to define solution success metrics and KPIs, track and analyze performance, and optimize value delivery.
Skilled in stakeholder management. Being able to advocate for solutions, secure resources and support from senior management, and balance competing priorities and perspectives.
Collaborative facilitator, experienced in leading discussions among diverse stakeholders and fostering an inclusive, open, and creative environment.
Proficient in documenting and communicating architectural decisions and solution details using tools such as Confluence and Jira.
Comfortable challenging existing processes and assumptions, encouraging experimentation, and driving continuous improvement.
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available for this position.
Hybrid Work Policy: SCOR is committed to an "in office" culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while still providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.
Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives.
In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

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