I am a project/program manager type with strategy and implementations exp, mostly in healthcare. I am interviewing for a solution architect role on Monday. Does this even make sense? I have an MBA and PMP.

The program manager role has been filled, but the recruiter insists I interview for a senior SA role. Should I pass? Don’t want to embarrass myself for lacking tech skills.

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I would review the responsibilities and ask them what their expectations are. Some firms use solution architect and functional lead interchangeably.

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Will do

Pass unless you actually have architecture experience

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Not hands on technical. I let the techies do their job and I do mine. I can talk tech though, as I have done many full cycle SDLC implementations.

Like I was saying, MBA/ PMP type.

It maybe worth a try but follow your instincts, you know better!

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Just out of curiosity, what kind of roles are you interviewing for? Similar background minus the MBA and PMP

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