Lead Cloud Solutions Architect – Remote, Client-Focused Leader

CDM Smith; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior, client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with stakeholders to define objectives, identify opportunities, and plan solutions across cloud, application, and technology initiatives.

You will guide engagements through discovery, requirements, and implementation planning, working with the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure enterprise standards and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, consulting, or customer-facing tech roles.
• Leadership of cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery to implementation.
• Strong ability to translate business objectives into practical technology solutions.
• Advanced understanding of cloud services, networking, security, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor for business stakeholders on cloud solutions.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and business case development.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud initiatives.
• Guide solution engagements from concept through deployment and transition to operations.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure standards.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

Networking

Linux

APIs & data

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior, client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with stakeholders to define objectives, identify opportunities, and plan solutions across cloud, application, and technology initiatives.

You will guide engagements through discovery, requirements, and implementation planning, working with the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure enterprise standards and successful delivery.