Manager, Cloud Solution Architect

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson in Racine is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to set the strategic direction for our enterprise cloud ecosystem. You will define cloud standards, shape a multi-year technology roadmap, and guide the evolution of our cloud platforms across regions and portfolios.

You’ll lead enterprise cloud governance forums, coach junior architects, and ensure solutions align with business goals, risk posture, and cost optimization while delivering reliable, scalable cloud outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in solution/platform/cloud architecture at large enterprises.
• 5+ years guiding cloud standards and reference architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the enterprise cloud strategy, standards, and governance.
• Lead governance forums with decision authority over design and exceptions.
• Drive cloud platform selection, vendor direction, and contract strategy.
• Translate business needs into cloud-native solutions for global capabilities.
• Coach and mentor architects across the organization.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise governance

Leadership

Mentoring

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you set the strategic direction for our enterprise cloud ecosystem. You define cloud standards, shape the multi‑year technology roadmap, and guide the evolution of our cloud platforms. You drive enterprise‑wide cloud outcomes—ensuring our solutions align with business strategy, financial goals, and risk posture across regions and portfolios. You lead cross‑portfolio architectural governance, hold global delivery teams accountable for high‑quality execution, and elevate our architecture community by coaching and developing junior architects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and define the enterprise cloud strategy, standards, and governance framework across all business units and regions.

Establish enterprise-wide architectural guardrails, approved patterns, and cloud platform investment priorities.

Chair or lead enterprise cloud architecture governance forums with decision authority over design approvals and exceptions.

Drive cloud platform selection, enterprise contracts, and strategic vendor direction in partnership with Technology leadership and Procurement.

Translate business and product requirements into cloud-native solutions that support global consumer products capabilities.

Coach and mentor architects across technology practice.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

7+ years of experience in solution, platform, or cloud architecture within large, complex enterprises, with ownership of cloud outcomes across global teams—covering reliability, scalability, cost optimization, and risk management.

7+ years driving alignment and adoption of cloud standards and reference architectures across portfolios and regions.

5+ years resolving escalations and cross‑portfolio architectural conflicts with final decision authority.

5+ years serving as the enterprise cloud authority, advising senior leadership on technology direction and risk implications.

5+ years mentoring senior architects and shaping architectural capability across a global organization.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Experience operating at enterprise architecture or senior manager scope within a global organization.

Experience managing or influencing architecture teams across multiple regions.

Experience participating in annual technology investment planning and strategic roadmap development.

Experience working in a global consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, or manufacturing enterprise environment.

Technical team leadership and stakeholder management.

Familiarity with large-scale data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solutions in the cloud.

Experience leading or contributing to cloud migration and modernization programs.

Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks, reference models, or domain-driven design practices.

Experience partnering with system integrators, managed service providers, and strategic cloud vendors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full-time onsite role at the SCJ Racine World HQ

This role is eligible for relocation support

Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race and religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.