Principal Consultant

Whyyoulllove Softchoice:

At Softchoice a World Wide Technology (WWT) company we work together to make a new world happen. As an IT solutions provider serving U.S. commercial and SMB organizations as well as the entire Canadian market we help organizations turn ambition into realworld outcomes. We do this through the delivery of secure cloud AI software and digital workplace solutions that enable agility innovation and growth.

With a highly engaged high-performing team we are certified as a Great Place to Work in both Canada and the United States and have been recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for more than 20 years. We stand proudly for our people and their success through career development and advancement and continuously strive to do whats good for our people and communities.

As part of WWT we connect customers to the global scale advanced innovation world-class partnerships and deep expertise of a leader in AI and digital transformation. This includes access to WWTs Advanced Technology Center (ATC) a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software that enables customers and partners to conceptualize test and validate innovative solutions before deploying them at scale.

The impact you will have:

Softchoice is reimagining the role we play in our customers lives and we are seeking exceptional people to lead that charge within our Cloud practice.

As the Solution Lead you are the senior-most technical and delivery authority for multi-cloud engagements spanning Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. You are the person who walks into a C-level conversation translates complex business challenges into cloud transformation strategies and then leads a team of architects and consultants to deliver them. You bridge pre-sales and delivery seamlessly your clients trust you to define what good looks like and your team trusts you to back them up when things get hard.

This is not a role for someone who knows one cloud platform well. It requires genuine fluency across all three major providers the ability to guide customers to the right platform decisions based on their workloads governance requirements and long-term totechnicaldepth isbusiness acumentodrivethe financial success of a P&L the maturity to lead senior practitioners and the presence torepresentSoftchoice at the highest levels of a client organization.

Whatyoulldo:

Technical leadership

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for cloud engagements the final escalationpointfor solution design architecture decisions and technical risk across AWS Azure and GCP

• Lead the design and delivery of complex multi-workstream cloud transformations: migrations modernizations cloud-native builds multi-cloud governance and cloud security frameworks

• Guide customers through provider-selection decisions with objectivity recommending the right cloud platform (or combination of platforms) based on workload fit cost compliance and long-term strategy

• Review and approve architecture documents deployment plans technical assessments and statements of work to ensure quality consistency and alignment with Softchoice standards

• Stay at the leading edge of cloud innovation translate emerging trends (AI/ML services cloud-native development platform engineering) into practical service offerings

• Maintain active certifications across all three major cloud providers; represent Softchoice as a thought leader at industry events partner briefings and customer advisory boards

Client engagement and pre-sales

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level and VP-level client stakeholders conduct discovery define business outcomes and craft tailored transformation roadmaps that create measurable value

• Partner with account teams through the full sales cycle: lead solution scoping workshops develop business casesauthorand review statements of work and respond to RFPs and RFIs

• Identify shape and support new business opportunities within existing accounts introduce new Softchoice capabilities and cross-practice offerings to expand client relationships

• Quantify the value of proposed transformations; help clients understand how to measure and track success

Delivery and program ownership

• Lead the delivery of complex multi-phase engagements from initiation to closure own scope quality timeline and profitability

• Partner with PMO counterparts to manage risks issues resource plans and client communications; function as the Two in the Box technical lead

• Hold team members contractors and partners accountable to Softchoice delivery standards and best practices

• Drive up- and cross-sell opportunities organically from within active engagements

Team leadership and development

• Mentor coach and develop architects senior consultants and consultantsontheir technical growthutilizationperformance and delivery qualitythroughout engagements

• Build a high-performanceprojectculture: create psychological safety encourage candid debate and model Softchoice values of personal growth customer passion taking care of others and owningthe end result

• Contribute to hiring decisions onboarding and capability development for the Cloud practice team

• Represent the practice in leadership forums bring forward insights on market trends team health and strategic opportunities

Whatyoullbring to the table:

Experience

• 12 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT with clear progression through both technical delivery and leadership roles

• 5 years leading multi-disciplinary teams of architects and/or consultants on complex client-facing engagements

• Demonstratedtrack recordspanning both pre-sales solution design and full-lifecycle delivery ownership not one or the other

• Proven experience leading financial oversight for engagements balancing P&L performance with forward-looking forecasting clear reporting and risk mitigation strategies.

Technical depth

• Genuine fluency across all three major cloud providers not deep in one and passable in others. You can architect compare and defend platform decisions across AWS Azure and GCP

• Hands-onexpertisein cloud architecture patterns: migrations (lift-and-shift through full re-architecture) cloud-native application design multi-cloud governance landing zone design IaaS/PaaS and hybrid cloud

• Strong command of cloud security frameworks identity and access management and compliance controls across all three providers

• Proficiencywith infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling (Terraform Bicep CloudFormation Ansible) able to review and guide engineers not just describe concepts

• Comfortoperatingat multiple altitudes: from whiteboard strategy sessions with CIOs to reviewing architecture and cost designs with engineers

Certifications active and current across all three providers (required)

Amazon Web Services

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02) required

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP-C02) preferred

• AWS Certified Security Specialty preferred

Microsoft Azure

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) required

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred

Google Cloud Platform

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect required

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer preferred

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer preferred

Additionaldifferentiators

• Certifications in AI/ML cloud services across any of the three providers

Skills and attributes

• Executive presence: ability to command a room simplify complexity for non-technical audiences and build trust with client leadership quickly

• Structured problem-solver:asks the right questions uncovers root cause and drives to clear actionable recommendations

• Entrepreneurial mindset: manages engagements as if they were their own business focused on outcomes profitability and client satisfaction simultaneously

• Exceptional written and verbal communication: able to produce and review client-ready deliverables (strategies roadmaps business cases architecture designs) to a publishable standard

• Ability to travel up to15% domestically

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related fieldrequired

• Masters degree in a technical or business discipline preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered

Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $158720to $198400annually 20% as target incentives (STIP).

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including location experience skill set education and related certification. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full-time employees which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision Care Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program

• Financial Benefits: 401k Plan with Company Matching Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at20 daysper year) Holidays Parental Leave Volunteer Days Bereavement Leave

• Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program

Not sure if you qualify Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech returning to work after a gap in employment or looking to transition and take the next step in your career we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

• The People: Youll thrive in our collaborative environment surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 21 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to a company culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation We are ready to help:

We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position please reach out directly to. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:

We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us we will conduct a criminal record check verify your education and check your references.

When you join Softchoice we will onboard you remotely. Dont worry. Its quick simple and youll be connected with your new team in no time.

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