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Management Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
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 Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Cloud Architect (Senior Manager level)to lead the design and delivery of robust scalable and secure cloud solutions across a range of industries and technologies. This role is technology agnostic meaning it requires deep architectural expertise and experience across multiple cloud environments (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform private/hybrid cloud) rather than alignment with a single provider.
As a senior manager you will be responsible for defining cloud strategies architecting solutions across cloud platforms leading high-impact engagements and developing cloud capability across the business. You will also advise clients and stakeholders on cloud adoption transformation modernisation and optimisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Strategy
Design end-to-end technology-agnostic cloud architectures that meet both current and future business and technical requirements.
Lead the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure AWS and GP)
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with enterprise goals and transformation plans.
Solution Design & Delivery
Translate business requirements into secure scalable and cost-effective technical solutions.
Lead architecture assessments reference model development and architectural governance for cloud initiatives.
Oversee the design and implementation of solutions for infrastructure data security and applications across diverse cloud platforms.
Cloud Advisory & Consulting
Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients offering vendor-neutral guidance on cloud capabilities trade-offs and operating models.
Support cloud adoption journeys including migration cloud-native development platform modernisation and DevSecOps enablement.
Provide thought leadership on emerging cloud trends tools and services across providers.
Technical Leadership & Governance
Lead cloud architecture reviews security and compliance design and operational readiness assessments.
Define architectural patterns standards and reusable frameworks to ensure delivery consistency.
Coach and mentor cloud engineers solution architects and delivery teams across engagements.
Stakeholder Management & Delivery Oversight
Interface with CIOs CTOs enterprise architects and program leads to communicate architectural direction and technical risk.
Support business development and pre-sales by contributing to proposals solution shaping and client workshops.
Qualifications & Experience
10 years of experience in IT architecture and solution design with at least 5 years in cloud architecture across AWS Azure GCP and hybrid cloud models.
Proven expertise in designing and delivering cloud solutions across infrastructure application data and integration layers.
Proven experience in software development (e.g. or Python) with a solid understanding of how engineering drives good architecture.
Strong working knowledge of security networking automation (IaC) DevOps/DevSecOps and container platforms (e.g. Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud migration multi-cloud strategies and cloud-native architecture patterns.
Familiarity with TOGAF SABSA or similar enterprise architecture frameworks is a plus.
Certifications across multiple providers (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Architect Expert GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are desirable but not mandatory.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field advanced degree preferred.
Excellent communication and influencing skills particularly with C-level and business stakeholders.
Key Skills & Competencies
Cloud Strategy & Roadmapping
Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Design
Solution Architecture & Systems Integration
Cost Optimisation & Operational Excellence
Security & Compliance by Design
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication
Preferred certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
TOGAF SABSA or similar
DevOps or security certifications (e.g. CKAD CKA CISSP)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
August 14 2025Employment Type
Full-Time
