Solutions Architect - Executive

We're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect - Executive to shape the future of employee-facing technology across HR, Finance, and service delivery platforms. This leadership role will define architecture strategy, guide modernization efforts, and help drive the thoughtful use of AI to improve business processes and employee experience.
Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture vision and multi-year roadmap for HR, Finance, and employee platform ecosystems.
• Design target-state solutions that connect enterprise platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, and cloud environments.
• Set architectural direction and governance standards for integration, scalability, security, and reuse across systems.
• Identify practical AI opportunities within the employee ecosystem and establish guardrails for responsible adoption.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to translate strategic goals into clear technical direction.
• Guide cloud transformation, modernization, and platform integration efforts in a regulated enterprise environment.
• Build, mentor, and support a high-performing architecture team through hiring, development, and career growth.
• Contribute to portfolio planning, budget discussions, investment prioritization, and cost/benefit analysis.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in cloud, AI, and employee experience platforms and apply relevant insights to the roadmap.
• Foster strong collaboration across teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and execution excellence.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in enterprise technology and architecture leadership.
• 6-8+ years of people leadership experience leading technical teams and complex initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and Microsoft/Azure cloud platforms.
• Deep expertise in ServiceNow, including employee service delivery, ITSM, and HRSD.
• Experience with Workday and an understanding of how enterprise employee systems integrate.
• Ability to apply AI concepts to business processes, with a focus on strategy, use cases, and governance rather than hands-on development.
• 5+ years of experience planning and executing short- and long-term architecture strategies.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology solutions in regulated environments.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budget planning and investment decision support.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across executive and technical audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Background in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks and integration/API strategy.
• Exposure to enterprise data architecture concepts.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence strategic direction at the executive level.
• Experience improving the end-to-end employee experience through connected technology platforms.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued. We encourage candidates from all communities to apply and welcome individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative, equitable environment.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $61 - $97 per hour based on qualifications and experience.