Principal Solution Architect (Manager)

Presidio • ,

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead/Principal Solution Architect (Manager) is responsible for leading a team of solution architects within Presidio's AI Solutions organization while remaining a hands-on technical leader on complex, high-impact engagements. This people-leader role manages 4 direct reports, sets architectural direction, and personally contributes to the most strategic customer and solution opportunities across the portfolio. The Lead/Principal Solution Architect works closely with the VP of Solutions Engineering, Engineering leads, Product Management, Field Sales, and customers to ensure architectural consistency, technical excellence, and team development. This role translates business strategy into architectural direction, develops team capability, and serves as a trusted technical advisor on Presidio's most important AI engagements.

Requirements

• Deep familiarity with AI/ML platforms, frameworks, and architectures including model training, inference, and MLOps patterns.
• Deep familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML service portfolios.
• Familiarity with modern application, data, and integration architectures.
• Familiarity with solution architecture methodologies including TOGAF and modern architectural patterns.
• Strong technical leadership and people management skills; ability to coach, develop, and elevate architects.
• Excellent communication and executive presence; ability to represent Presidio in senior technical forums.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities into architectural direction.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to influence across Engineering, Product, Sales, and customer teams.
• Customer-centric mindset with deep empathy for customer outcomes and adoption journeys.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical pre-sales, or related roles, with 3-5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience designing AI/ML solutions and architectures for enterprise customers.
• Deep familiarity with cloud hyperscaler platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML service portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the solution architecture team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of 4 direct reports.
• Set architectural direction, standards, and best practices for AI solution designs across the portfolio.
• Serve as a hands-on technical leader on complex, high-impact customer engagements and solution opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Sales leadership to align architectural priorities with business objectives.
• Review and approve solution architectures, technical proposals, and design decisions for major engagements.
• Mentor and coach solution architects to elevate technical and consultative capabilities across the team.
• Drive architectural governance, reference architectures, and reusable solution patterns.
• Stay current on AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and industry trends to inform architectural strategy.
• Represent Presidio in customer executive briefings, industry events, and technical forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal