Solutions Architect/DR SME

We are seeking a Solutions Architect/DR SME to safeguard business-critical platforms by unifying DR strategy, governance, and delivery execution. You will lead coordination across workstreams, manage risks and timelines, and ensure DR documentation and Tier 1 backup recovery frameworks meet enterprise needs. Responsibilities Direct disaster recovery activities across the engagement and ensure recovery assessment milestones are planned, tracked, and delivered to schedule Maintain the central communication channel between EPAM technical resources, customer stakeholders, and subject matter experts Synchronize project dependencies and timelines to coordinate execution across multiple workstreams Drive alignment across global, cross-functional teams to sustain consistent progress and shared goals Assess risks continuously and create mitigation strategies to minimize delivery impact Review and govern disaster recovery planning documentation deliverables to ensure quality and completeness Facilitate and support tabletop validation exercises to validate recovery plan effectiveness Deliver the overall backup recovery framework for Tier 1 applications smoothly and transparently, aligned to business requirements Requirements Minimum 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 Strong record of managing engagements for teams of 5+ FTEs Ability to lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams with confidence Proven stakeholder management experience, building trust and alignment across technical and business audiences Competence in IT service management to enable enterprise-level operational governance Practical experience using project management methodologies such as Agile or PMP frameworks High organizational capability to manage complex, multi-team schedules and overlapping priorities Experience facilitating workshops and alignment meetings that drive decisions and consensus Solid risk management capability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level reporting Fundamental understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity principles within large enterprises Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher