Director, Cloud Architecture & Engineering
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DirectorJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks servers and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.In infrastructure engineering at PwC you will focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable technology infrastructure solutions for clients. Your work will involve network architecture server management and cloud computing experience.
Meaningful workyoullbe part of
As a Director Cloud Architecture & Engineeringyoullwork as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve business issues deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
You will play a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of cloud strategy architecture engineering and client engagement.
This role combines deep technical cloudexpertisewith strategic leadership practice development and team coaching.
You will shape and scale cloud capabilities guide clients through complex transformation journeys and help drive PwCscloudfirstvision.
You willbe responsible fordesigning and governingenterprisegradecloud architectures while also driving advisory engagements leading teams strengthening client relationships and contributing to the innovation pipeline forcloudbasedsolutions and assets.
This role requires a seasoned cloud leader who canoperatefluently across business strategy modern cloud architectures andhandsontechnical depthwhile mentoring teams and influencing both internal and client executives.
Cloud Architecture & Engineering Leadership
Lead the design governance and implementation ofendtoendcloud architectures aligned to business goals and industry best practices.
Architect scalable secure andcostoptimizedcloud solutions across AWS Azure and GCP.
Develop cloud foundation blueprints reference architectures and reusable patterns.
Oversee the design and optimization of Kubernetes platforms (EKS AKS GKE) and containerized environments.
Guide the development and automation of cloud infrastructure usingInfrastructureasCode(Terraform CloudFormation AWS CDK ARM etc.).
Providetechnical guidance on compute storage networking security identity data services and DevOps tooling.
Cloud Advisory & Client Engagement
Serve as a trusted advisor toexecutivelevelstakeholders helping them define and execute cloud strategies and operating models.
Assess existing environments develop modernization roadmaps and oversee cloud migration programs.
Lead proposal creation solutioning activities statements of work and client presentations.
Communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences clearly and effectively.
Identifyand prioritize client usecases andtranslate business requirements into architectural approaches and execution plans.
Practice & Team Leadership
Build lead and mentor teams of cloud architects engineers and technical specialists.
Foster a culture of continuous learning experimentation and cloud innovation.
Recruit and grow diverse technical talent ensuring strong career development and retention.
Collaborate with practice leadership to define strategic direction emerging offerings andgotomarketassets.
Lead initiatives that strengthen practice foundations: capability models delivery frameworks accelerators patterns and reusable assets.
Innovation Delivery & Thought Leadership
Lead technical innovation cycles to evaluate test andshowcasenew cloud technologies tools and architectures.
Drive andparticipateinhandsoncloud prototypinglabbing and solution validation.
Develop technical demosassetdrivensolutions andmarketalignedaccelerators.
Present at internal and external events contributing to PwCs thought leadership presence.
Maintain active engagement with cloud provider alliances and product engineering teams to share early insights and influence product evolution.
Experiences and skillsyoulluse to solve
Technical Expertise
Extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering across AWS (primary) Azure and/or GCP.
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes containers microservices serverless architectures and modern DevOps practices.
Handson experience withIaCtools (Terraform strongly preferred) CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins GitLab CI Argo etc.) and automated deployment patterns.
Strong understanding of cloud security IAM network segmentation encryption monitoring cost optimization and governance frameworks.
Experience supporting modernization programs such as application migration refactoring API strategies and technical debt remediation.
Leadership & Consulting Skills
Demonstrated experience leadingcloudfocusedteams and initiatives in a complex multistakeholder environment.
Strong executive communication skills suitable forclientfacingconsulting environments.
Ability to bridge business and technical perspectives and articulate value propositions architecture decisions andtradeoffs.
Strategic mindset with a bias toward execution innovation and measurable impact.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Significant cloud architecture and engineering leadership experience.
Preferred:AWS Solutions Architect (Professional); Azure or GCP Architect certifications; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or CKAD; Terraform Associate Certification.
This role does not require professional engineering licensure and is not classified as a formal engineering position under provincial regulatory definitions. While individuals with designation are welcome to apply the responsibilities of this role do not involve the practice of professional engineering as defined by applicable legislation.
PwC Canadaiscommitted to cultivating an inclusive hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $191200- $241200.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada base salary isdeterminedby your skills experiencequalificationsand work addition to base salary eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
Whyyoulllove PwC
Wereyoullbe a part ofdiverseteams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more aboutourApplication Process andTotal Rewards Package at: Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First NationsMétisand Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racismcolonialismand oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Amazon Web Services (AWS) Analytical Thinking Architectural Engineering Business Continuity Cloud Architectures Cloud Compliance Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Migration Cloud Virtualization Coaching and Feedback Communication Continuous Deployment Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Creativity Data Infrastructure DevOps Practices Disaster Recovery Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Hardware Troubleshooting 43 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
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