Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture

Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture The Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture serves as a key link between solution development, pricing, and operational execution. This role is responsible for ensuring that client-facing solutions are both strategically sound and operationally executable. Responsibilities Partner closely with Solutions, Pricing, and Operations teams to develop, validate, and deliver solutions that meet client expectations while maintaining operational and financial performance. Translate client requirements into practical, executable solutions in collaboration with RFP and Operations teams. Support development and validation of pricing models, productivity assumptions, and operational approaches. Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies within proposed solutions and provide recommendations to improve feasibility and execution. Ensure alignment among scope, pricing, and operational delivery. Participate in client calls and presentations as a subject matter resource, helping communicate solutions in clear, client-friendly language. Translate technical and operational concepts into client-friendly, easy-to-understand language. Support solution storytelling, ensuring recommendations are backed by logic, data, and operational reality. Work closely with operations teams to solve for client targets while balancing service delivery, cost, and performance. Identify and recommend operational levers (staffing, productivity, processes) to meet client and financial goals.Support transition and implementation efforts to ensure alignment with proposed solutions. Partner with Pricing, Finance, Transition, and Operations to ensure solutions are aligned across all functions. Support continuous improvement of solution development processes, tools, and playbooks. Contribute to building consistency between solution intent and operational execution. Qualifications Education and Experience: 5–8+ years of experience in solutions architecture, operations, engineering, or related fields. Experience: Client‑facing or cross‑functional roles. Preferred: Exposure to pricing, operations, or service delivery models. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong knowledge of Form I‑9, IRCA regulations, and E‑Verify. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think through operational execution. Ability to understand and apply pricing logic and productivity models (or willingness to learn). Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for clients. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders. Ability to balance technical understanding with business and client needs. Other Information Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; ensuring proper training on tasks and safety requirements. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Employee is required to sit regularly, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel, and occasionally stand. Work environment is usually quiet. Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 per year. Benefits: Travel is required for this role. Comprehensive benefit packages are offered. SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr SBM Management Services, LP