Lead Principal Solution Architect, Tech Leader Digital Operations, Global Energy & Utilities
Lead Principal Solution Architect, Tech Leader Digital Operations, Global Energy & Utilities
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At AWS were seeking a North American Lead Principal Solutions Architect to drive digital transformation in the Energy sector. This role sits at the intersection of cloud technology and energy operations working with organizations ranging from oil & gas to energy providers. The successful candidate will partner with energy companies to modernize their operational systems and processes designing cloud architectures that address complex challenges in field assets and production facilities while leading technical strategy development for digital operations initiatives across the energy value chain.
Your expertise will be instrumental in helping energy companies transform their legacy operational systems into modern cloud-based solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. Working closely with customers youll guide their journey from initial concept through implementation enabling data-driven decision making and accelerating their sustainability initiatives across operations. This role requires a deep understanding of energy sector operations and challenges combined with proven experience architecting enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
In partnership with the broader digital operations team you will shape the technical strategy for energy operations solutions taking customer-specific architectures and developing them into repeatable industry offerings. This requires thoughtful balance between immediate business needs and long-term technological sustainability. Your ability to build strong partnerships across AWS teams ISVs and GSIs will be critical for the success of the organization.
The position demands significant collaboration with energy company executives technical leaders AWS service teams product managers technology partners and system integrators. Youll need to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences while maintaining strong executive relationships. Your business acumen and technical depth will be equally important as you help customers navigate their transformation journey.
Were seeking candidates who understand both the current state of energy operations and its future potential. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of energy operations while working with leading companies globally. Your work will directly impact how energy companies leverage cloud technology to transform their operations and meet evolving industry challenges. The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of technical expertise and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in building solutions that drive meaningful operational improvements in the energy sector.
Key job responsibilities
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
- Drive the technical direction for Digital Operations solutions across North America
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for cloud adoption in energy operations
-
Build and maintain executive relationships with key customers and partners
-
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the energy sector
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
-
Design scalable secure and resilient cloud architectures for complex operational environments
-
Transform point solutions into reusable architectural patterns
-
Lead technical discovery and solution development for large-scale customer implementations
-
Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on energy operations
TEAM DEVELOPMENT
-
Mentor and guide other Solutions Architects in the energy vertical
-
Collaborate with product teams to influence AWS service roadmaps
-
Build strong relationships with AWS service teams and partner organizations
-
Lead and contribute to technical communities of practice
BUSINESS IMPACT
-
Drive customer adoption of AWS services and partner solutions
-
Develop business cases and ROI models for digital transformation initiatives
-
Create and deliver executive-level presentations and technical workshops
-
Contribute to thought leadership content and industry events
A day in the life
Your typical day might include:
MORNING: Leading an architectural review session with a major oil & gas customer helping them design their next-generation well monitoring system
MID-DAY: Collaborating with AWS service teams to influence product roadmaps based on energy industry needs
AFTERNOON: Conducting a workshop with partners to develop new solutions for renewable energy operations
THROUGHOUT THE DAY: Mentoring team members reviewing technical proposals and providing guidance on complex customer engagements
About the team
We are a dynamic global team focused on transforming the Energy & Utilities industry through cloud technology. Our team members bring diverse experiences from:
-
Oil & Gas Operations
-
Power Generation and Distribution
-
Renewable Energy
-
Industrial Automation
-
Software Development
-
Cloud Architecture
-
Digital Transformation
-
Operational Technologies
- 15 years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development cloud computing systems engineering infrastructure security networking data & analytics) experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering mathematics or equivalent
- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level including training workshops publications
- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives IT management and developers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Your expertise will be instrumental in helping energy companies transform their legacy operational systems into modern cloud-based solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. Working closely with customers youll guide their journey from initial concept through implementation enabling data-driven decision making and accelerating their sustainability initiatives across operations. This role requires a deep understanding of energy sector operations and challenges combined with proven experience architecting enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
In partnership with the broader digital operations team you will shape the technical strategy for energy operations solutions taking customer-specific architectures and developing them into repeatable industry offerings. This requires thoughtful balance between immediate business needs and long-term technological sustainability. Your ability to build strong partnerships across AWS teams ISVs and GSIs will be critical for the success of the organization.
The position demands significant collaboration with energy company executives technical leaders AWS service teams product managers technology partners and system integrators. Youll need to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences while maintaining strong executive relationships. Your business acumen and technical depth will be equally important as you help customers navigate their transformation journey.
Were seeking candidates who understand both the current state of energy operations and its future potential. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of energy operations while working with leading companies globally. Your work will directly impact how energy companies leverage cloud technology to transform their operations and meet evolving industry challenges. The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of technical expertise and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in building solutions that drive meaningful operational improvements in the energy sector.
Key job responsibilities
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
- Drive the technical direction for Digital Operations solutions across North America
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for cloud adoption in energy operations
-
Build and maintain executive relationships with key customers and partners
-
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the energy sector
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
-
Design scalable secure and resilient cloud architectures for complex operational environments
-
Transform point solutions into reusable architectural patterns
-
Lead technical discovery and solution development for large-scale customer implementations
-
Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on energy operations
TEAM DEVELOPMENT
-
Mentor and guide other Solutions Architects in the energy vertical
-
Collaborate with product teams to influence AWS service roadmaps
-
Build strong relationships with AWS service teams and partner organizations
-
Lead and contribute to technical communities of practice
BUSINESS IMPACT
-
Drive customer adoption of AWS services and partner solutions
-
Develop business cases and ROI models for digital transformation initiatives
-
Create and deliver executive-level presentations and technical workshops
-
Contribute to thought leadership content and industry events
A day in the life
Your typical day might include:
MORNING: Leading an architectural review session with a major oil & gas customer helping them design their next-generation well monitoring system
MID-DAY: Collaborating with AWS service teams to influence product roadmaps based on energy industry needs
AFTERNOON: Conducting a workshop with partners to develop new solutions for renewable energy operations
THROUGHOUT THE DAY: Mentoring team members reviewing technical proposals and providing guidance on complex customer engagements
About the team
We are a dynamic global team focused on transforming the Energy & Utilities industry through cloud technology. Our team members bring diverse experiences from:
-
Oil & Gas Operations
-
Power Generation and Distribution
-
Renewable Energy
-
Industrial Automation
-
Software Development
-
Cloud Architecture
-
Digital Transformation
-
Operational Technologies
- 15 years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development cloud computing systems engineering infrastructure security networking data & analytics) experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering mathematics or equivalent
- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level including training workshops publications
- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives IT management and developers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Employment Type
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