Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Smyrna (DE); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders, drive solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value. You will provide leadership across the lifecycle, collaborate with vendors and delivery teams, and help prioritize

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, consulting, technical leadership, or customer-facing technology roles.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional technology initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong ability to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted partner for business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement activities, including solution discovery, requirements gathering, and workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee full solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and operational transition.
• Align solutions with Cloud Center of Excellence standards and enterprise requirements.
• Drive delivery outcomes, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Requirements gathering

Azure

AWS

Networking

Data architectures

Linux

APIs

Communication

Mentoring

Cost evaluation

Project risk management

Adoption of technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Autodesk

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders, drive solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value. You will provide leadership across the lifecycle, collaborate with vendors and delivery teams, and help prioritize