Kforce has a client in need of a Solution Architect in Boston, MA. Responsibilities: * Solution Architect will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to understand business strategy and future needs * Communicate monthly updates and presentations to senior management on strategic matters * Consult with architecture, technical teams, senior leadership, and IT leaders on systems design, project scopes, and business cases * Develop blueprints and roadmaps balancing IT efficiency and business innovation * Communicate and build consensus with IT and business partners * Develop and implement new architecture products, processes, and standards * As a Solution Architect, you will identify cost-saving projects and opportunities for corporate business lines * Influence business decisions made by leadership * Lead, guide, and mentor best practices, design standards, and implementation strategies * Perform comprehensive discovery analysis and document technical solutions * Design or modify products and services to suit commercial needs * Act as a liaison between Business Units and IT throughout the product lifecycle * Complete current state analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation * Consult with clients to understand their business needs and map them to solutions