About this role

Job Title: Product Technical Owner & Solution Architect

Location: Geneva, Switzerland (hybrid: onsite + remote)
Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract (with possible extension)
Start Date: May 2026 (indicative)

About the Role

We are supporting a leading international organization undergoing a major digital transformation of its enterprise systems landscape. To support this evolution, we are looking for a Product Technical Owner & Solution Architect who will provide both strategic product leadership and hands-on technical architecture expertise across a portfolio of enterprise applications.

This is a high-impact role combining product ownership, solution design, and technical governance, ensuring that systems are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Management & Strategy

Own the lifecycle of multiple enterprise applications
Define and maintain product roadmaps aligned with business priorities
Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and define product vision
Evaluate and recommend system improvements, replacements, or retirements
Define KPIs and monitor product performance
Manage relationships with external vendors and partners

2. Solution Architecture

Design end-to-end technical solutions for new and existing systems
Define architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability of solutions
Lead architecture reviews and guide development teams
Define data models and governance frameworks

3. System Implementation & Delivery

Oversee implementation and configuration of enterprise applications
Ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements
Support development of workflows, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
Lead quality assurance and validation activities

4. Integration & Interoperability

Design and manage integrations between systems and third-party platforms
Define API strategies and integration standards
Ensure efficient data exchange and system interoperability
Troubleshoot and optimize integration performance

5. Technical Governance

Participate in architecture boards and IT governance processes
Ensure compliance with technical standards and security policies
Manage technical risks and define mitigation strategies
Maintain documentation of architecture and technology stack

6. Transition & Operations

Support transition of solutions into operations
Define monitoring, maintenance, and support procedures
Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement

7. Change Management & Adoption

Develop training materials and support user adoption
Facilitate communication between technical and business teams
Support organizational change initiatives

Deliverables

You will be responsible for producing both business-facing and technical deliverables, including:

Product Management Deliverables

Product roadmaps (strategic & tactical)
Business cases and application portfolio assessments
Product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications
UAT plans and test cases
KPI dashboards and performance tracking
End-user documentation and release communications

Solution Architecture Deliverables

High-level solution architecture designs
Data models and entity relationship diagrams
API and integration specifications
Technical standards and development guidelines
CI/CD and testing strategies
Operational documentation (runbooks, DR plans, system guides)

Profile

Education & Certifications

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Relevant certifications (e.g., Solution Architecture, Product Management, Agile, ITIL) are a plus