Solution Architect - Unified Communication & Contact Center (UCC)

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Practice UCC Architect to lead and grow our Unified Communications & Contact Center (UC&C) solution offerings under the Digital Workplace Practice. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Zoom, and Contact Center technologies including Genesys, NICE, Five9, Avaya, etc. The role demands a proven track record in solution development, pre-sales support, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, partner ecosystem development, and large-scale implementations.

• Define and lead the overall strategy for Unified Communications and Contact Center services.

• Build a comprehensive roadmap across UC, collaboration, and CCaaS platforms.

• Develop reusable frameworks and accelerators to standardize and enhance service delivery.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously evolve the service portfolio.

• Design scalable and customizable UC&C and Contact Center solutions.

• Recommend best-fit platforms and integration approaches (e.g., Teams Phone, Webex, Zoom, Genesys Cloud, NICE CXone).

• Provide architectural direction for hybrid, cloud, and on-premise models.

• Ensure all solutions are secure, resilient, and scalable.

• Act as a technical advisor during customer engagements, including RFPs, demos, and PoCs.

• Partner with sales and business development to drive pipeline and solution sales.

• Engage with C-level stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with key technology partners.

• Lead GTM efforts for internal enablement and external market positioning.

• Optimize partner certifications, incentives, and co-sell opportunities.

• Upskill delivery teams to align with evolving solution capabilities.

• Drive delivery excellence through standardized frameworks and governance.

• Represent the UC&C practice at industry events, client forums, and webinars.

• Contribute to thought leadership via whitepapers, blogs, and case studies.

• 15+ years of experience in Unified Communications and Contact Center domains.

• 5+ years in a leadership, consulting, or practice management role.

• Deep understanding of enterprise voice, VoIP, SIP, PBX, SBCs, and cloud-based calling.

• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Teams Phone, Cisco CUCM, Webex Calling, Zoom Phone.

• Proficiency in platforms like Genesys Cloud, NICE CXone, Five9, Avaya, Talkdesk, Amazon Connect.

• Experience integrating with CRMs (Salesforce, Dynamics), IVR, WFM/WFO, and analytics tools.

• Strong history of building solution portfolios, scaling practices, and driving GTM initiatives.

• Experience in managing globally distributed teams and delivery models.

• Strong leadership and practice-building capabilities.

• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology to business goals.

• Effective multitasker in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Microsoft Certified: Teams Voice Engineer Expert

• Cisco Collaboration Certifications (CCNP Collaboration or higher)

• Genesys or NICE platform certifications

Unified Communication,Contact Center Solutions,Voip, Presales