Technical Solution Architect, C&IP

West Monroe • Chicago, IL

4d • $200,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Technical Solution Architect – C&IP Technology & Experience Practice Overview West Monroe is seeking a Technical Solution Architect to join our Technology & Experience (TechEx) practice, supporting large-scale, partner-led system integration programs for Consumer & Industrial Products clients. We partner with manufacturers and distributors to modernize ERP platforms, enterprise applications, and integration ecosystems. Role Summary As a Technical Solution Architect – C&IP, you will lead solution definition and architectural governance for ERP- and platform-centric transformations delivered through system integrators. The role is primarily focused on pre-sales and deal shaping, with light delivery involvement in a QA and oversight capacity.

Requirements

• Demonstrated senior-level technical expertise across modern software engineering, cloud platforms, data, and integration architectures, with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and guide complex architectural decisions.
• Proficiency across multiple programming languages and frameworks commonly used in enterprise environments, with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams.
• Deep experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML concepts, including Generative AI, and the ability to incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into solution designs and delivery approaches.
• Proven experience shaping and governing large-scale, distributed delivery programs using onshore, nearshore, and offshore models in partnership with system integrators.
• Consultative technical business acumen to support pre-sales pursuits, including solution strategy, estimates, pricing inputs, and risk identification.
• Ability to present complex architectural concepts and modernization strategies clearly to senior client executives and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering impactful technology solutions for enterprise and upper mid-market clients, with a track record of adoption, value realization, and business impact.
• Recognized leadership presence, serving as a trusted technical advisor to senior clients while collaborating effectively with partners and internal teams.
• Accountability for architectural quality, delivery outcomes, and value realization through ongoing governance, QA, and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfort operating independently while also collaborating across teams in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and mentoring others within the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in a hybrid model, spending time in a West Monroe office when not traveling for client engagements.
• Demonstrate broad full-stack technical fluency (application, data, integration, cloud) with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams while remaining focused on architecture and outcomes rather than hands-on delivery.
• Apply strong knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML concepts—including Generative AI—to shape modern, future-ready solution architectures.
• Assess architectural tradeoffs across platforms, vendors, and delivery models to balance cost, risk, speed, and long-term scalability.
• 8 + years of experience operating at a senior solution or enterprise architect level, with a strong track record shaping and governing large-scale technology programs.
• Active participation in business development activities, including opportunity assessment, solution design, proposal development, and SOW creation.
• Ability to develop estimates, delivery models, and risk assessments for complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape ERP and enterprise platform transformation pursuits in collaboration with SI partners.
• Assess current-state enterprise application landscapes to identify risks and gaps.
• Define target-state architectures spanning ERP, CRM, integration, and data platforms.
• Establish architectural principles and standards for SI-led delivery.
• Provide architectural QA and governance throughout implementation.
• Advise executive stakeholders on platform and integration strategy decisions.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for solution architecture, translating complex business needs into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.
• Design and evaluate cloud-native and hybrid architectures leveraging AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including platform, data, and integration services.
• Guide system integrator partners on architecture standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure solution integrity at scale.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client executives, building confidence through clear communication, sound judgment, and architectural leadership.
• Lead and influence large, distributed delivery teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models without direct line management authority.
• Own architectural accountability across pursuits and delivery, providing governance, quality assurance, and escalation when .
• Collaborate closely with system integrators, internal West Monroe leaders, and client stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
• Mentor and develop internal team members, strengthening solution architecture capabilities across the Technology & Experience practice.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership, openness to new ideas , and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Contribution to business development, go-to-market messaging, and thought leadership that strengthens West Monroe’s market position.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed