RIS Google Cloud Solution Architect Senior Manager

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The Work: Lead end-to-end solutioning for complex Google Cloud transformation opportunities, from early client shaping through RFP/RFI response, architecture, commercials and mobilisation. Make Gemini Enterprise the front door for agentic transformation: enterprise search, employee productivity, no-code/low-code agents, governed custom agents and integration with enterprise workflows. Shape GECX-led customer experience solutions, including conversational AI, agent assist, CX insights, voice/digital integration, knowledge grounding and responsible AI controls. Design modern Google Cloud architectures spanning cloud foundations, Google Distributed Cloud, application modernisation, data platforms, Vertex AI, BigQuery, security and automated operations. Translate business outcomes into credible solution options, investment cases, architecture roadmaps, delivery estimates, transition plans and partner asks. Work closely with sales, account leadership, Google Cloud field teams, delivery, security, data and AI specialists to build differentiated, commercially compelling proposals. Main Responsibilities: Own Google Cloud solution strategy across large deals, ensuring architecture, delivery model, commercial assumptions and value case are aligned. Create target architectures for cloud migration, modernisation, data and AI workloads, including landing zones, network/security patterns, app and data migration waves, modernization factory design, and run models. Define agentic AI architectures using Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform patterns such as Agent Studio, Agent Development Kit, RAG, vector search, skill/agent registry, model choices, observability and governance. Assess current-state application, infrastructure, data, integration and CX platforms; identify the practical migration and modernisation path to Google Cloud. Design GECX propositions for customer service, contact centre, digital channels and knowledge operations, including integration with CCaaS/CRM/workforce tools where relevant. Develop estimates for migration, modernisation, platform engineering, data/AI build, GECX implementation and managed run. Lead multi-disciplinary solution teams including cloud architects, data architects, AI engineers, security, operations, delivery, commercial and transition SMEs. Act as a senior Google Cloud evangelist with client CIO/CTO/CDO/CX leadership, explaining the value of Gemini, GECX and Google Cloud in a practical, outcome-led way. Here's What You Need: Strong record in architecting, solutioning and selling Google Cloud-centric transformation, migration, modernisation, data and AI solutions for enterprise clients. Deep Google Cloud architecture skills across landing zones, networking, IAM, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, data engineering, DevSecOps and operational readiness. Hands-on understanding of Gemini Enterprise, Vertex AI, agentic AI, enterprise search/RAG, AI governance, evaluation, observability and responsible AI patterns. Practical exposure to customer experience transformation, conversational AI or contact-centre modernisation; GECX, Conversational Agents, Agent Assist or CX Insights exposure strongly preferred. Ability to build business cases, solution narratives, commercials and client-ready architecture materials for senior stakeholders. Strong consulting, communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to lead through ambiguity and mobilise teams quickly. Bonus Points If You Have: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect and/or Professional Data Engineer certification; Gemini Enterprise / GECX learning or partner specialist credentials where available. Experience with regulated, sovereign, public sector, financial services or telecom environments. 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