Senior Cloud Solutions Architect — Remote Strategy Lead

CDM Smith; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior client-facing technology leader. You will guide solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards.

You will lead solution lifecycle activities, partner with stakeholders and vendors, and drive successful delivery while prioritizing risk management and value realization.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, consulting, or customer-facing technology roles.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor for business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement activities including workshops and requirements gathering.
• Translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Support full solution lifecycle including deployment and operational transition.
• Develop roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud, applications, and tech initiatives.
• Lead engagements from concept to deployment and improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and delivery teams to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Azure cloud

AWS cloud

Enterprise networking

Linux

APIs & SaaS

Security concepts

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior client-facing technology leader. You will guide solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards.

You will lead solution lifecycle activities, partner with stakeholders and vendors, and drive successful delivery while prioritizing risk management and value realization.