Solutions Architect/DR SME

We are seeking a Solutions Architect/DR SME to join our team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of technical strategy and operational governance, helping to safeguard business-critical systems against disruption. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure that enterprise resilience initiatives are delivered with precision and accountability. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and leadership to complex, high-stakes engagements.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate disaster recovery activities across the engagement, ensuring all recovery assessment milestones are planned, tracked, and delivered on schedule
• Serve as the central point of contact and communication bridge between EPAM technical resources, customer stakeholders, and subject matter experts
• Manage project dependencies and timelines, ensuring smooth coordination across multiple workstreams
• Facilitate alignment across global, cross-functional teams to maintain consistent progress and shared understanding of project goals
• Track risks and develop mitigation strategies to proactively address potential issues impacting project delivery
• Oversee documentation deliverables related to disaster recovery planning and ensure they meet quality and completeness standards
• Coordinate and support tabletop validation exercises to test and confirm the effectiveness of recovery plans
• Ensure the overall backup recovery framework for Tier 1 applications is implemented smoothly, transparently, and in alignment with business requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in solutions architecture, project management, or disaster recovery roles
• At least 2 years of experience in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level positions
• Proven track record of successfully managing engagements for teams of 5+ FTEs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Solid stakeholder management experience, with the ability to build trust and alignment across technical and business audiences
• Strong IT service management competencies to support enterprise-level operational governance
• Extensive experience applying project management methodologies such as Agile or PMP frameworks
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex, multi-team schedules and overlapping priorities
• Ability to facilitate workshops and alignment meetings that drive decision-making and consensus
• Strong risk management capabilities, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level reporting
• Foundational understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity principles within large enterprise environments
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher