Infra. Solution Architect Manager

CognizantRio de Janeiro-RJ BRA, CLT/RMTfull timeSenior
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Job description

Job Summary

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Strong experience in Business Systems Analysis.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and manage enterprise applications.
  • Knowledge of integrations, SaaS platforms, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
  • Strong stakeholder management and vendor management skills to support cross-functional alignment and platform delivery.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills and accountability.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs, including HR or talent technology modernization initiatives.
  • Experience with advanced integrations, data architecture, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Strong understanding of vendor strategy, product roadmapping, and enterprise technology decision-making.
  • Experience working in highly matrixed organizations.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Own and manage technical architecture and support for key enterprise applications, ensuring stability and performance.
  • Translate business requirements into system designs, enhancements, and actionable technical solutions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (business, product, and engineering) to deliver system updates and resolve issues.
  • Partner with vendors to support platform implementation, optimization, and contract-related activities.
  • Support ongoing transformation initiatives and drive alignment through governance, communication, and shared forums.

Prior Experience, Industry Background & Domain Expertise

  • Experience working in enterprise technology environments, preferably supporting HR, Talent Acquisition, CRM, or other business-critical platforms.
  • Experience with large-scale transformation or modernization initiatives, including system migrations and digital transformation programs.
  • Experience working with vendor-driven ecosystems and third-party SaaS solutions.
  • Experience in highly matrixed, regulated, or global organizations.
  • Domain expertise in recruiting technology, workforce systems, or customer/candidate engagement platforms.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

AI Skills

  • Understanding of AI/ML concepts, including predictive modeling, natural language processing, and generative AI.
  • Experience working with AI-enabled features within enterprise applications such as automation, candidate matching, and chatbots.
  • Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI to improve business processes, efficiency, and user experience.
  • Familiarity with data quality, data governance, and AI-driven outcomes.
  • Strong curiosity and adaptability to keep up with emerging AI trends and technologies.
  • Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to improve productivity, documentation, data analysis, decision-making, and delivery quality.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving AI capabilities and apply them appropriately to business and technology initiatives.