**Job Responsibilities:** + Develops and maintains the Hybrid Cloud architectural vision and strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall goals. + Leads the creation and implementation of Hybrid Cloud Architecture frameworks and standards to ensure consistency and scalability across projects. + Influences and shapes the organization's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and competitive positioning. + Evaluates and recommends new technologies and solutions that enhance the organization's capabilities and competitive edge. + Provides executive leadership and direction for the solution architecture function, ensuring it supports business objectives. + Drives business development initiatives by identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities. + Utilizes competitive intelligence and a deep understanding of industry trends to guide the development of innovative solutions that meet market demands. + Engages with key clients and stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives, ensuring that solutions deliver significant business value. + Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring client satisfaction. + Fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence, encouraging team members to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices. + Create business cases for cloud investments, and develop POCs to demonstrate feasibility and value. + Manage and mentor solution architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. **Education Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree **Work Experience:** 15+ years of experience in customer engagement, solution design, or technology delivery, with at least 7 years in a leadership role. Experience across Big 4 Consulting firms a plus. **Travel Requirements:** Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + In-depth knowledge of RedHat OpenShift, OpenStack, Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundations, and Hybrid Cloud Automation. Experience with cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and hybrid environments is essential. + Mastery of cloud platforms, infrastructure, and automation tools. Solid understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. + Deep understanding of Hybrid Cloud industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the technology consulting space. + Knowledge of various technology stacks, platforms, and integration methodologies. + Proficient in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage client relationships, anticipate client needs, and deliver innovative cloud solutions. + In-depth knowledge of cloud computing, microservices, API management, and cybersecurity best practices. + Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. + Strong grasp of business development strategies, revenue generation, and market expansion techniques. + Familiarity with financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation. + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: + Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program + Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement + Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program **Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities** Preferred locations include AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Other locations will be considered based on fit. \#LI-MP2 WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources. WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.