Cloud Technology Resiliency Senior Manager

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Product Innovation

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business this field you will use your knowledge to design code and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Job Family: Cloud and Network Architecture

Cloud Engineering Architect-Senior Manager

Position Title: Hybrid Cloud and Tech Resilience-Senior Manager

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
7 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications-

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates proven intimate knowledge with leading and managing private public or hybrid cloud environment-related Business Systems Integrations solutions which includes the following:
- Leveraging intimate knowledge of the following areas to create and deliver cloud computing solutions to meet PwCs and the clients objectives: Enterprise Architecture Integration Strategy and Roadmap Service Oriented Architecture Vendor Selection Business Process Management Systems Architecture and AnyShore Delivery;
- Delivering cloud based application architectures and development integration distributed data management and application testing;
- Understanding hardware virtualization (servers storage and networks) grid computing internet security architectures (including application and integration) protocols and standards;
- Conceptualizing presenting and executing ideas within a tight schedule with particular emphases on serving as a technical lead on development projects with on-shore and off-shore components or a team lead or architect across multiple software development projects;
- Building on existing investments in virtualization service oriented architecture and web solutions while leveraging mature concepts architectures and technologies largely borrowed from the mainframe;
- Collaborating with other technical and non-technical team members clients and vendors in technology neutral language to define build and deliver solutions; and
- Progressing in professional IT roles of increasing responsibility from Developer to Architect and Team Lead to Program and/or Project Manager across multiple technology implementation systems.

Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success with utilizing the following technologies to provide architecture cloud computing and virtualization-based solutions that include but are not limited to the following:
- Experience working with any of the following skill sets: Java J2EE SpringBoot Spring Packages and Frameworks Java Script Front End Technology such as ReactJS Caching System (Redis) Docker K8S iBATIS/MyBATIS Oracle (PL/SQL) KAFKA JMS MQ RESTFul API WebServices API Junit Cucumber JBehave Bootstrap OAuth 2.0 Open API Specification XML major cloud service providers (AWS).
- Well-versed in Object Oriented Programming and Methodology Micro Service Based Architecture Design Pattern and Architecture Best Practices and Standards such as TOGAF 12 factor app
- Experience working in Agile and SCRUM based mode projects.
- Establish test-driven development practices for unit functional and integration testing to cover code analysis requirements coverage and failure scenarios
- Experience with automated testing (both unit and E2E) for mobile and web platforms
- Familiarity with GitHub/Jira
- Assess build test and deploy pipelines and optimize CI/CD processes to simplify release planning testing integration and minimize shipped bugs

Proven intimate track record of success leading and managing business development opportunities and/or engagements from pre-sale and initial scoping through final delivery and signoff. Consistent and intimate knowledge of utilizing creative problem-solving abilities and a consistent consultancy mindset while working on as well as proven intimate knowledge of researching problems and/or issues and developing and offering effective solutions for clients initiatives related to Business Systems Integrations solutions and Cloud Application Transformation.

Proven intimate ability to develop strategy; as well as write communicate facilitate and present cogently; to and/or for all levels of industry audiences clients and internal staff and management which includes whitepapers studies and client briefings.

Demonstrates intimate abilities as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; participating in various staff recruitment and retention activities; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback

Job Description Generator Output

The Opportunity

As part of the Cloud Operations team you will lead large-scale projects focused on hybrid cloud and technical resilience. As a Senior Manager you will serve as a strategic advisor leveraging your knowledge to innovate processes and promote operational excellence while building trust with clients and stakeholders. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and drive impactful transformations within mid to large-scale organizations.

Responsibilities

- Utilize advanced technologies to achieve project goals

- Foster collaboration among multi-level teams

- Maintain adherence to professional and technical standards

What You Must Have

- Bachelors Degree

- At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Certification(s) preferred: Certification(s) from a leading cloud service provider (AWS Azure GCP) focus on security and resilience Certification(s) from a leading on-premises infrastructure provider (VMware Microsoft RedHat NetApp EMC Cisco (CCNP/CCIE) Arista Palo Alto F5 etc.) Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or ITIL Certification or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

- Excelling in communication and interpersonal skills

- Leading transformation initiatives for large organizations

- Advising clients on compliance with regulatory standards

- Familiarity with the latest technology trends in the network domain including Cloud SDN NFV and open networking (e.g. AWS Azure GCP Fabric control and transport protocols etc.)

- Demonstrating architectural and / or engineering exposure to Windows Linux UNIX VMware ESXi Hyper-V XenServer Oracle DB SQL Server IIS Server SAN NAS and other on-premises hosting technologies

- Advising clients on compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as ISO 22301 NIST and ITIL

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Role Summary:

Senior Manager to lead pre-sales and business development for Microsoft 365 Productivity Suite offerings. This role will own solution strategy deal shaping executive communications and go-to-market initiatives across Microsoft 365 migrations (tenant-to-tenant and on-premises to tenant) device management with Intune security and compliance with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender and Desktop-as-a-Service solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with commercial savvy exemplary presentation skills and proven stakeholder management across complex enterprise and government engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive end-to-end pre-sales activities: discovery solution design value articulation demos workshops proposals RFP/RFI responses and SOW creation for Microsoft 365 solutions.

- Shape migration strategies and roadmaps for Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams and Intune device fleets including tenant-to-tenant and on-premises to tenant migrations.

- Define and present architectures and delivery approaches for Intune device management Autopilot co-management (ConfigMgr) Windows Update for Business and policy baselines.

- Lead security and compliance solutioning leveraging Microsoft Purview (Information Protection DLP eDiscovery Insider Risk Audit) Microsoft Defender (Endpoint Office 365 Cloud Apps) and Microsoft Entra ID features (Conditional Access MFA PIM).

- Own solutioning for Desktop-as-a-Service including Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop and integration with identity security and endpoint management.

- Build business cases TCO/ROI models and licensing optimization plans (E3/E5 add-ons NCE/CSP/EA) aligned to customer objectives and budget.

- Navigate and advise on Microsoft 365 Government (GCC GCC High DoD) nuances including feature parity data residency compliance frameworks (FedRAMP CJIS ITAR) connectivity and migration constraints.

- Collaborate with Sales Delivery Architecture and Product teams to create pursuit plans solution narratives pricing risk registers and mitigation strategies.

- Lead executive-level presentations whiteboarding and solution storytelling for CxO and senior stakeholders; handle objections and negotiation support.

- Coordinate and oversee pilots/PoCs to validate solution fit performance security and user experience.

- Manage partner relationships (Microsoft and ISVs) and leverage funding programs accelerators and co-sell motions to improve win rate and margins.

- Own pipeline generation activities with marketing and alliance teams; create thought leadership case studies and enablement assets.

- Ensure transition to delivery with clear scope assumptions dependencies and success metrics; support governance and quality during early delivery phases.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

- 12 years of experience in enterprise IT with at least 8 years in pre-sales and business development focusing on Microsoft 365 and endpoint/security solutions.

- Proven track record leading complex M365 migrations including tenant-to-tenant and on-premises to tenant for mailboxes SharePoint sites OneDrive content Teams and devices.

- Hands-on technical knowledge of:

- Microsoft Intune: device enrolment Autopilot compliance and configuration policies app deployment co-management with ConfigMgr.

- Microsoft Purview: sensitivity labeling Information Protection DLP eDiscovery Insider Risk audit and records management.

- Microsoft Defender: Defender for Endpoint Defender for Office 365 Defender for Cloud Apps; threat protection and response workflows.

- Microsoft Entra ID: Conditional Access MFA PIM identity governance and B2B collaboration.

- Desktop-as-a-Service: Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop design sizing and security.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Government (GCC/GCC High/DoD) including licensing compliance connectivity and migration considerations.

- Strong commercial acumen: solution costing pricing strategies margins and contract terms; familiarity with Microsoft licensing programs (EA CSP/NCE MCA).

- Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills executive communication stakeholder management and negotiation.

- Experience with RFP/RFI management proposal writing SOW creation and risk management.

Required Certifications:

- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (Exam MS-102).

- Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (Exam MD-102).

- At least one Microsoft security certification such as:

- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Exam SC-300) or

- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (Exam SC-400) or

- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (Exam SC-200).

Preferred Certifications:

- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (Exam SC-100).

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

- ITIL 4 Foundation.

- PMP or PRINCE2 for program and governance credibility.

Key Skills:

- Executive presence with outstanding presentation storytelling and whiteboarding skills.

- Stakeholder management across customer CxO procurement security legal/compliance and IT operations.

- Solution design and architecture for M365 workloads and endpoint/security controls.

- Business case development TCO/ROI modelling and licensing optimization.

- Strong written communication for proposals SOWs and customer-facing artifacts.

- Familiarity with migration tooling (e.g. Sharegate BitTitan Quest SkyKick Microsoft native cross-tenant migration capabilities).

- Proficiency with PowerPoint Visio Excel and CRM platforms (Dynamics 365 or Salesforce).

Success Metrics:

- Pipeline growth and qualified opportunity creation.

- Win rate and deal margin improvement.

- Attachment of security and compliance (E5/E5 equivalents) and DaaS components.

- Customer satisfaction (NPS/CSAT) and successful delivery handoff.

- Use of Microsoft funding and co-sell motions to accelerate deals.

Travel:

- Willingness to travel up to 2540% based on customer and event needs.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismProduct InnovationManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryAt PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individ...