Director, Cloud Solution Architecture

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 14, 2027

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Cloud Solution Architecture

The Director, Cloud Solution Architecture joins the Retail & Consumer Goods organization to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Cloud Solution Architects. This leader will translate complex business and technical challenges into actionable cloud strategies, ensuring customers achieve measurable business outcomes through secure, resilient, and AI-enabled solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include removing blockers, managing risk, identifying growth opportunities, and establishing execution standards for solution deployment. The role requires expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure technologies, systems administration, network operations, and software development. Key competencies include people management, technical leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior decision makers like CIOs and CISOs. The work focuses on solving technical problems within the retail and consumer goods domain by scaling proven practices and innovations.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of Cloud Solution Architects to accelerate adoption of secure, AI-enabled cloud solutions.
  • Translate complex customer business challenges into actionable cloud strategies and technical solutions.
  • Develop trusted relationships with senior technical and business decision makers like CIOs and CISOs.
  • Identify and prioritize partner opportunities to accelerate customer outcomes and support strategic growth.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex cloud engagements to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient architectures.
  • Coach and develop a high-performing team through clear priorities, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Turn customer insights and recurring technical patterns into scalable architectures and proven practices.
  • Drive cloud consumption and revenue growth by managing solution deployment and removing project blockers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 8+ years of relevant technology experience.
  • 3+ years of people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.
  • Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
  • 12+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture (preferred).
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience working in a customer-facing role (preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience leading technical projects, teams, or functions (preferred).
  • Technical Certification in Cloud, such as Azure, AWS, Google, or security certifications (preferred).

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