My Next Milestone 'Solutions Architect' by 2012

I am just understanding the responsibilities of 'Solutions Architect' and below are my findings about SA roles -

• Assist in the refinement of business requirements
• Respond to business requirements with feasible technical solutions
• Provide an architectural design for the selected solution that:
• Helps the customer verify that they're satisfied with what they're getting
• Provides a blueprint for the project manager to plan with
• Informs the constructors so that they can estimate cost & effort
• Liaise with: 
• The customer to ensure alignment with requirements
•  The project manager to identify appropriate constructor engagement
•  Constructors to validate feasibility & provide support throughout construction
•  Write & present eloquently with the appropriate audience perspective in mind
•  Build & maintain excellent relations with key stakeholders
•  Apply their creative skills & talents in devising effective designs (a.k.a. thought leadership)
•  Continuously expand their knowledge & specialisation of technology & design patterns

Finally, I can conclude that SA role is a Subject Matter Expert role who actively involves with Project Management team and helps Project manager to take decisions with expert judgement.

Cheers!