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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director Solution Architect - **Company:** STITCH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning, Systems Architecture, Large Language Models, Data Strategy, Databricks - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2721b699f1cd3b3d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team leadership?, * 7-10 years of hands-on experience with marketing technology and customer engagement implementations. * 5+ years in consulting, with proven success driving high-impact work for enterprise-level clients. * 2+ years of direct people leadership experience * Experience leading teams of 6-8 direct reports or more. * Deep understanding of marketing technology ecosystems (CDPs, ESPs, data warehouses, and integrations) and the ability to translate strategy into execution. * Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performance teams by setting clear expectations, coaching for growth, and ensuring delivery excellence. * Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, both presently and in the future. ## Description As an Associate Director Solution Architect, you lead enterprise level transformational implementations, net-new Braze deployments, complex multi-system integrations, and programs that fundamentally change how brands engage their customers. You operate at the executive level: navigating organizational dynamics, influencing roadmaps, and building relationships that transcend individual engagements. You're also shaping Stitch internally evolving our solutioning methodology, mentoring other Solution Architects, and championing AI/ML innovation. This is the role for someone who wants to define what 'great' looks like. What You'll Do * Solution Architecture: Lead enterprise solution architecture for transformational implementations, net-new Braze deployments, platform migrations, and complex multi-system programs. * System Design: Define system architecture across a client's tech stack and design data models supporting connectivity across CDP, CRM, data warehouse, and Braze. * AI/ML Innovation: Champion AI/ML applications in customer engagement: predictive analytics, AI-powered personalization, LLM integration, and composable CDP strategies. * Executive Relationships: Own executive-level client relationships. Present to C-suite, navigate stakeholder dynamics, and guide roadmapping and prioritization. * Methodology Leadership: Lead solution design reviews and drive the evolution of Stitch's solutioning methodologies. * Escalation Support: Step into the most complex client situations with structured problem-solving, solution expertise, and stakeholder alignment-partnering with Directors to drive resolution. * Mentorship: Mentor and provide feedback for Solution Architects. Establish standards for privacy, compliance, security, and data strategy. * Partner Influence: Influence Braze's product roadmap based on client needs. Contribute to the Braze technical community. * Occasional travel: Travel up to 20% for client meetings, workshops, and onsite engagements. * Perform other duties as assigned. What Does Success Look Like In This Role? * You achieve quarterly billable targets which averages to be 32 hours of billable work a week * Your team members consistently hits 36 hours on a weekly basis * You help Stitch keep our voluntary attrition below 15% annually * You ensure key processes and design review are occurring to ensure Delivery excellence, As an Associate Director, you set the tone for entire engagements. Your consulting presence, executive relationships, and strategic thinking define how clients experience Stitch. * Present to C-suite with confidence. Handle tough questions and navigate organizational dynamics. * Navigate complex stakeholder environments. Work within organizational dynamics to drive outcomes. * See the big picture across workstreams. Manage dependencies and anticipate downstream impacts. * Handle ambiguous situations with sound judgment-no guidance needed. * Challenge the status quo. Create reusable assets and frameworks that scale beyond your engagements. * Multiply your impact through coaching and developing others. Step into leadership gaps. * Take ownership of new hire onboarding and enablement. Certifications You'll Get * Day 30: Braze Certified Developer * Day 30: Braze Certified Technical Marketing Expert * Day 30: Partner Led Onboarding (PLO Steps 1-4) * Day 60: Braze Certified Marketing Specialist * Day 60: Databricks Fundamentals * Day 60: AI Fundamentals Badge * Day 90: Braze Certified Marketing Strategy Expert * Day 90: Email Deliverability Badge ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Designing and Deploying Distributed Multimodal Multi-Agent Systems with Google's AI Stac](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1976-designing-and-deploying-distributed-multimodal-multi-agent-systems-with-google-s-ai-stac) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Big Business, Big Barriers? 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