Sr. Manager, Cloud Architecture

Direct Hire

Salary : ~ $160-$180k + bonus

Hybrid : Lake Forest, IL (3 days a week on-site)

About the Role

As the Sr. Manager of Cloud Architecture and Engineering , you will lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of cloud platform solutions across the enterprise. Your mission is to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient cloud services that support the digital transformation. You will collaborate closely with operations, security, and business stakeholders, as well as managed service partners, to maximize the value of cloud investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud Strategy and Architecture
• Define and evolve the enterprise cloud architecture to align with business goals, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and technical excellence.
• Design Resilient Cloud Solutions
• Architect cloud environments with a focus on high availability, disaster recovery, performance, and security for both COTS applications and internal workloads.
• Drive Cloud Modernization
• Lead initiatives to transition from IaaS to PaaS and native cloud services, optimizing operational efficiency and business value.
• Implement FinOps Practices
• Develop financial governance strategies that promote cost transparency, accountability, and optimization across cloud resources.
• Oversee Cloud-Based Software Deployment
• Manage the integration, configuration, and lifecycle of commercial software in cloud environments, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Establish Cloud Governance Frameworks
• Implement robust technical and financial governance models to ensure policy adherence and consistent standards across the cloud landscape.
• Promote Cloud-Native Adoption and Automation
• Advocate for cloud-native tools and automation to enhance agility, reduce manual effort, and improve scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

Deep understanding of :

Preferred Qualifications