Solution Architect

ALSAC • Memphis, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solution Architect acts as a strategic technology and business leader, delivering innovative, scalable solutions that enable business objectives and enterprise growth. The role partners with business stakeholders, architects, and technology experts to design, implement, and integrate complex technology solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards, governance practices, and organizational strategy.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, supporting solution delivery, technology modernization, operational efficiency, and adoption of emerging capabilities, including AI. It also supports Business Service Managers and Technical Architects in assessing how business requirements affect technology capabilities and platforms, determining IT’s ability to deliver solutions, and supporting cost estimation and implementation planning.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement for candidates near ALSAC’s Memphis, Tennessee National Executive Office or Coppell, Texas office. Exceptional candidates from other U.S. locations will also be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology Management, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in information systems, solution architecture, and technology delivery.
• Experience leading complex technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, systems integration, and technology solution design.
• Experience collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of technology governance, architecture frameworks, and enterprise-scale solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ITS lead responsible for successful delivery of business solutions.
• Partner with Strategic Business Partners, Technical Architects, and business stakeholders to define and implement technology solutions.
• Lead the gathering, negotiation, and documentation of business requirements, use cases, and solution designs.
• Assess the impact of business requirements on technology platforms, capabilities, and enterprise systems.
• Develop project scope, effort estimates, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture standards and organizational technology strategies.
• Drive reuse, standardization, and scalability to reduce technology complexity and cost.
• Support PMO governance, standards, and delivery methodologies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support successful project execution.
• Manage partnerships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Communicate project objectives, priorities, risks, and key milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Determine project resource needs and support team members’ recruitment, development, and growth.
• Lead adoption and scaling of AI-enabled capabilities by partnering with business and technology teams to identify, evaluate, and implement solutions that deliver business value, efficiency, and innovation.
• Identify enterprise AI-related opportunities, risks, and capability gaps, and recommend actions aligned with business objectives, governance requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to strategic technology roadmaps.
• Perform ROI analysis and evaluate the business value of technology investments.
• Monitor project outcomes and returns on invested resources.
• Help manage project budgets and resource allocation to achieve optimal financial results.

Benefits

• Low-cost, low-deductible medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Infertility treatment program
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Enterprise learning and development

What This Job Offers

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