Solutions Architect/DR SME

We invite an experienced Solutions Architect/DR SME to join a team focused on protecting critical business operations. The position combines technology-focused leadership with responsibility for keeping complex resilience efforts organized and visible. You will engage with a range of internal and customer-side partners to support dependable program execution. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting where operational readiness matters Responsibilities Manage the engagement’s disaster recovery agenda and ensure recovery-assessment activities remain on track against defined milestones Serve as the principal contact for communication among EPAM resources, customer teams, and subject matter experts Administer delivery timelines and project linkages to keep dependent work progressing in the correct sequence Create alignment across worldwide teams with different specialties by reinforcing common objectives and delivery expectations Proactively manage risks by identifying concerns, evaluating their effect, and coordinating mitigation plans Maintain oversight of disaster recovery records and confirm that deliverables satisfy completeness and quality requirements Organize and assist tabletop simulations that test the readiness of documented recovery approaches Coordinate the implementation of the Tier 1 backup recovery model to ensure it is visible, controlled, and business-aligned Requirements Hold at least five years of relevant experience gained in disaster recovery, solutions architecture, project leadership, or similar areas Have two or more years in a senior, lead, manager, owner, or comparable role with leadership responsibility Demonstrate prior success managing engagements supported by teams of five or more full-time employees Provide strong leadership for teams operating across functions, regions, and organizational boundaries Develop constructive stakeholder partnerships that connect business expectations with technical delivery needs Use IT service management competencies to support sound governance of large-scale operations Apply project management methods, including Agile, PMP, or related frameworks, to manage structured delivery Maintain effective control of complex schedules, parallel workstreams, and competing commitments Facilitate workshops and alignment forums that promote informed decisions and shared understanding Manage delivery uncertainty through early risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation execution Produce executive-level reporting through strong written communication and confident verbal communication Possess foundational knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery practices for enterprise environments Communicate in English at B2 level or higher with clarity in both written and spoken settings