Technical Manager / Solutions Architect (Delivery Oversight)

Location:
Remote or Hybrid (U.S. Preferred)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Seniority Level:
Senior

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced
Technical Manager / Solutions Architect
to oversee the delivery of complex technology projects. This individual will not be responsible for hands-on implementation but must possess deep technical knowledge to guide teams, evaluate technical decisions, and ensure projects are executed correctly.

The ideal candidate understands architecture, integration, and delivery management, and can confidently assess whether internal teams and external consultants are performing effectively. This role acts as the technical authority responsible for protecting project outcomes, identifying risks early, and driving successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee technical delivery of projects across cloud, AI, and enterprise systems
• Review architecture and implementation plans for correctness and scalability
• Ensure consultants and vendors are meeting technical and delivery expectations
• Identify risks, technical gaps, and performance issues early
• Translate business requirements into technical direction
• Drive accountability across technical teams
• Conduct technical reviews and challenge assumptions when necessary
• Ensure solutions align with best practices and long-term maintainability
• Participate in project planning, timelines, and delivery governance
• Provide clear status reporting to leadership

What This Role Is NOT

• This is not a developer role
• This is not a project manager role
• This role focuses on
  technical leadership and oversight

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, systems architecture, or technical delivery
• Experience serving as a Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or Engineering Manager
• Strong understanding of system architecture and integration patterns
• Experience overseeing third-party consultants or vendors
• Ability to evaluate technical quality and delivery performance
• Strong troubleshooting and risk identification skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Preferred Experience

• Enterprise integration and API architecture
• AI / data platform implementations
• SaaS or cloud-based system deployments
• Vendor management or consulting oversight
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments

Key Traits We Are Looking For

• Technically credible
• Assertive but professional
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable challenging consultants
• Focused on delivery and accountability
• Strong judgment

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time and without surprises
• Consultants held accountable to technical standards
• Risks identified early and addressed quickly
• Leadership confident in technical direction

Compensation

Competitive and based on experience.

• Full-time only.