Solutions Architect Manager...

Who are we?At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.Global Solution ArchitectWe are currently seeking a Global Solution Architectto join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), ItalyThe IT Solution Architect is responsible for the overall technical direction, architecture, and delivery of enterprise applications or platforms within the organization.Acting as the bridge between IT solution architecture, product management, and development teams, this role ensures that technology solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise strategy.The Technical Product Lead partners with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into high-quality technical solutions that support both operational efficiency and long-term innovation.What kind of work will you be doing?Technical Leadership & Architecture- Define and maintain the technical roadmap and architecture for the assigned product or platform (e.g., CLM, CRM, ERP, or similar enterprise systems).- Ensure technical design and delivery adhere to enterprise standards for security, integration, and performance.- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and vendors aligned with long-term product strategy.- Review solution designs, code quality, and deployment processes to ensure maintainability and scalability.Product Delivery & Lifecycle Management- Oversee technical delivery of product features, integrations, and enhancements through Agile or hybrid methodologies.- Collaborate with Product Owner to balance technical debt, maintenance, and new development priorities.- Manage end-to-end release planning, testing coordination, and deployment readiness.- Define and monitor technical KPIs (availability, performance, incident volume, cost efficiency).Stakeholder & Vendor Management- Partner with business, security, infrastructure, and vendor teams to deliver integrated and compliant solutions.- Serve as primary technical point of contact for vendors and system integrators.- Translate technical complexity into clear updates for business stakeholders and leadership.Governance & Compliance- Ensure adherence to enterprise IT governance, architecture, and data-protection standards.- Maintain documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and configurations.- Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with IT and data regulations.Team Leadership & Coaching- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to internal developers, analysts, and support staff.- Build a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.- Contribute to defining best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud platform management.Continuous Improvement & Innovation- Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to enterprise platforms.- Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost reduction.- Drive innovation pilots and proof-of-concepts to validate new technical capabilities.What will make you successful?Education- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.- Master's degree preferred.Experience- 7+ years in IT application delivery, system architecture, or technical leadership roles.- Experience leading end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS or cloud-based platforms.- Proven track record managing integrations with ERP, CRM, CLM, or other core enterprise systems.- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery practices and DevOps frameworks.Skills- Strong expertise in application architecture, APIs, middleware, and data integration.- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP).- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.- Ability to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.- Proficiency with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and ITIL-aligned operations.Preferred- Certification in relevant technologies or frameworks (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, SAFe, PMP).- Experience in regulated industries (pharma, finance, manufacturing) with strong compliance needs.Exposure to CLM, procurement, or contract-related systems a plusIfYOUare the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environmentThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPALSSafety.Integrity.Respect.Teamwork.Diversity & Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES- Customer Focus- Operational Excellence- High-Performance Culture- Innovation- Financial StrengthOUR BEHAVIORS- Own It- Act With Urgency- Foster a Customer-First Mindset- Think Big and Execute- Lead by Example- Drive Continuous Improvement- Learn and Seek Out Development#J-*****-Ljbffr