Solution Architect

Position Overview We are seeking a high-energy, passionate, and visionary Solution Architect to join our Enterprise Strategy & Architecture group. Reporting to the Lead Enterprise Architect, you will act as a Master Planner with a big‑picture mindset, responsible for turning our strategic business vision into concrete, scalable technology implementation roadmaps. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of asset-heavy business processes, application portfolios, and modern IT infrastructure. You will own the architectural integrity of a multi-million dollar portfolio of applications, empowering execution teams with reusable patterns while steering enterprise strategy in absolute alignment with the company’s True North Strategy Goals. Work type: Hybrid. 1-2 days a week in office. Job location: Oakland, CA. Key Responsibilities Strategic Roadmap Ownership: Partner with senior business and IT leadership to design end-to-end technology roadmaps across Integrated Planning, Project & Portfolio Management (PPM), Engineering & Estimating, and Work Management domains. Architecture Modeling: Create detailed business and data architecture models to align commercial goals and utility‑scale outcomes with clear technical execution paths. Asset & Risk Rationalization: Evaluate the current state IT application environment for the asset and risk domains, defining the future‑state target IT architecture; lead application rationalization, vendor assessments, and the technical scope of RFPs. Delivery & Governance: Provide technical governance and enterprise architecture views to support cross‑functional project solution designs; coordinate roadmaps across enterprise groups to mitigate technical conflicts, redundancies, and interdependencies. Enablement & Mentorship: Build and maintain prioritized portfolio backlogs for shared capabilities; empower agile engineering squads by delivering reusable architecture patterns, reference architectures, and decision‑making frameworks, while coaching and mentoring implementation teams across the value chain. Innovation: Stay updated with emerging industry segments including AI, edge computing, and grid modernization technologies to champion portfolio modernization. Required Qualifications Education: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a highly technical related field (or equivalent practical experience). Enterprise Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture, with a proven track record of handling complex, large‑scale systems. Mindset: Proven self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑functional, and agile corporate environments. Utility Domain Expertise: Direct experience working within or alongside the Utility industry, specifically focused on core domains such as Integrated Planning, PPM, Engineering & Estimating, and Work Management. Core Systems Knowledge: Hands‑on architecture implementation experience with heavy enterprise platforms including SAP, Primavera P6, Engineering & Estimating tools, and Enterprise Reporting/Analytics suites. Architectural Frameworks: Expert‑level understanding of business capability mapping and business process reengineering (BPR); related industry certification such as TOGAF is highly preferred. Leadership & Soft Skills: Superior communication and interpersonal skills; strong sense of ownership and executive presence to collaborate seamlessly with business executives and IT development teams. Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA) is desirable. Compensation Salary range: $98,040.00 – $154,800.00 USD (base pay). Any additional compensation is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the company. Benefits Medical insurance (UHC or Kaiser depending on location) with HSA / PPO / HMO options Dental and vision coverage through UHC Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care Commuter benefit / parking & transit (location‑specific) Continuing education and professional development through Udemy, Coursera, and other platforms Corporate wellness program, employee assistance program, wellness days 401(k) plan with company match Basic and supplemental life insurance Short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, critical hospital insurance Tuition reimbursement available 6 months after start date (capped) Paid time off (up to 120 hours annually) and paid holidays Other statutory leaves and ancillary benefits required by law #J-18808-Ljbffr