Capgemini Invent - Cloud Architecture - Managing Consultant

Capgemini Invent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Capgemini Invent seeks an experienced Cloud Architecture leader to guide end-to-end cloud modernization for enterprise clients. You will define standards, drive multi-cloud strategies, and oversee DevOps, security, and cost optimization across large-scale engagements.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client-facing collaboration with C-suite stakeholders, and contribution to practice assets while mentoring junior consultants in a fast-growing AI-enabled transformation discipline.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in consulting or technology roles, including 3-5+ years in cloud architecture or cloud delivery.
• Proven track record leading cloud transformation initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including core services, networking, security, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience with migration methodologies, hybrid cloud models, and multi-cloud strategies.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and platform engineering.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001); FinOps experience is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, including C-level audiences.
• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience); professional-level cloud architect certification

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture engagements, guiding clients through cloud adoption, migration, and modernization
• Design and present architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Define architecture standards, reference patterns, and governance for enterprise-scale deployments
• Oversee delivery of infrastructure design, DevOps integration, security, and cost optimization
• Conduct cloud assessments and readiness evaluations, providing actionable recommendations and roadmaps
• Shape cloud architectures that enable data, analytics, and AI platforms
• Lead solution design and pre-sales activities, including proposals and client presentations
• Mentor consultants and contribute to practice assets and knowledge sharing

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud transformation

AWS/Azure/GCP

DevOps / IaC

Security & Compliance

Executive communication

Master's degree or equivalent

Cloud certification

Education

Master's degree in IT / CS or related field

Professional cloud architect certification

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

About The Job You’re Considering

As AI reshapes how organizations operate, compete, and create value, we are evolving our consulting model to be AI-enabled by design - augmenting human judgment with analytics, automation, and generative AI. Our Enterprise Transformation team is looking for consultants who are not only strong problem solvers, but who are excited to work differently in an AI-first world: curious, adaptable, and ready to help clients reimagine how work gets done.

You’ll join the Business Technology (BT) team, whose mission is to align directly with the CIO agenda and help organizations shape large-scale technology transformations. BT focuses on strategy-led work supporting clients as they make major enterprise technology investments and define multi-year transformation roadmaps.

The work is centered on platform strategy, IT and AI operating models, and enterprise transformation-projects that are often board-facing, business-critical, and require strong integration between business strategy and technology decisions. BT is actively growing its capabilities in cloud strategy, AI architecture, and CIO advisory, with an emphasis on innovation, AI enablement, and modern operating models.

Your Role

You’ll lead cloud architecture and modernization engagements end-to-end, setting architectural direction for hybrid and multi-cloud estates and making sure it translates into delivery. You’ll be the senior technical voice with client leaders, while supporting growth through solution shaping, pre-sales, and team development.

• Lead cloud architecture engagements, guiding clients through cloud adoption, migration, and modernization
• Design and present high-level and detailed architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Define architecture standards, reference patterns, and governance for enterprise-scale deployments
• Oversee delivery of infrastructure design, DevOps integration, security, and cost optimization
• Conduct cloud assessments and readiness evaluations, providing actionable recommendations and roadmaps
• Shape cloud architectures that enable data, analytics, and AI platforms
• Lead solution design and pre-sales activities, including proposals and client presentations
• Mentor consultants and contribute to practice assets and knowledge sharing

Your Skills + Experience

• 8-10+ years in consulting or technology roles, including 3-5+ years in cloud architecture or cloud delivery
• Proven track record leading cloud transformation initiatives in enterprise environments
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including core services, networking, security, and cloud-native design patterns
• Experience with migration methodologies, hybrid cloud models, and multi-cloud strategies
• Strong understanding of DevOps, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and platform engineering
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001); FinOps experience is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, including C-level audiences
• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience); professional-level cloud architect certification

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $127,500-249,350

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice:

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.