Cloud Deployment Architect- Senior Manager

Specialty/Competency: Platform Engineering & Architecture
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance. Those in cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will lead transformational projects centered around cloud services, achieving operational excellence and innovative solutions. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to guide large enterprise integration engagements and build performing teams that drive results. This role offers the chance to work with advanced cloud technologies and work with diverse stakeholders, making a significant impact on our clients' success.

Responsibilities

- Lead transformational initiatives focused on cloud services

- Deliver innovative solutions and operational excellence in projects

- Analyze complex integration challenges and propose practical resolutions

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Certification(s) Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Certifications

- Demonstrating thorough abilities in cloud architecture and integration

- Leading transformational projects centered around cloud services (AWS, or Azure, or GCP)

- Managing project operations including effort estimation, staffing, budget, timelines, deliverables, risks, and issues

- Having consulting and/or client-facing experience

- Designing and implementing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures

- Working with Cloud Native security services (KMS, CloudHSM, Macie, IAM policies, Shield, WAF, etc.)

- Implementing AI/ML solutions including Google Vertex AI, AmazonQ, Azure/OpenAI;

- Deploying cloud resources with infrastructure as code automation (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, third-party tools like Chef, Puppet, Ansible)

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PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:

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