Senior Manager, Cloud & Systems

Armanino; New York (NY); On-site; USD 178,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO & paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino seeks an experienced technology leader to direct enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, data platforms, and AI enablement. You’ll define roadmaps, govern architectural standards, and partner with executives to align technology with business goals.

This role emphasizes cloud, security, resilience, and cost optimization across hybrid Azure environments. Lead managers and engineers, mentor teams, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure reliable platform operations, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in infrastructure, cloud, data platforms with leadership.
• Proven experience leading technical teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, data warehousing, and operations.
• Experience developing roadmaps, governance frameworks, and scalable business-focused solutions.
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise platform initiatives.
• Knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, IAM, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience with data platforms, analytics, and data operations.
• Familiarity with AI enablement, automation strategies, and responsible AI governance.
• Experience in architecture, networking, virtualization, storage, monitoring, and DR.
• Knowledge of governance, service ownership, configuration management, and operational excellence.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership to align tech with business goals.
• Strong mentoring and change leadership capabilities.
• Experience driving platform cost optimization and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams responsible for enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, on‑premises systems, and AI enablement initiatives.
• Provide leadership across Azure, enterprise data platforms, infrastructure operations, networking, virtualization, and business technology services.
• Define technology roadmaps, priorities, and architectural standards aligned with business objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers, engineers, and technical leads while fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Drive delivery of strategic initiatives across infrastructure modernization, cloud services, data platforms, and AI enablement.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, analytics, AI, and operational improvements.
• Establish and enforce standards for infrastructure, cloud platforms, data services, automation, and AI governance.
• Guide architecture decisions across cloud, data warehousing, integrations, identity, resiliency, and operational tooling.
• Improve operational maturity through service ownership, lifecycle management, monitoring, documentation, and support models.
• Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and risk teams to strengthen security, resilience, and responsible AI practices.
• Drive platform reliability, backup and recovery readiness, and business continuity capabilities.
• Identify and address technical debt, operational inefficiencies, data quality issues, and platform risks.
• Manage platform performance, scalability, cost optimization, and long‑term technology health.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships that improve execution, decision-making, and business outcomes.
• Provide leadership visibility into risks, priorities, resource needs, and roadmap progress.

Skills

Leadership experience

Azure

Microsoft 365

Identity & access

Hybrid infrastructure

Data platforms

AI enablement

Automation

Governance

Security & resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / related field

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead teams responsible for enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, on‑premises systems, and AI enablement initiatives
• Provide leadership across Azure, enterprise data platforms, infrastructure operations, networking, virtualization, and business technology services
• Define technology roadmaps, priorities, and architectural standards aligned with business objectives
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers, engineers, and technical leads while fostering a culture of accountability and growth
• Drive delivery of strategic initiatives across infrastructure modernization, cloud services, data platforms, and AI enablement
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, analytics, AI, and operational improvements
• Establish and enforce standards for infrastructure, cloud platforms, data services, automation, and AI governance
• Guide architecture decisions across cloud, data warehousing, integrations, identity, resiliency, and operational tooling
• Improve operational maturity through service ownership, lifecycle management, monitoring, documentation, and support models
• Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and risk teams to strengthen security, resilience, and responsible AI practices
• Drive platform reliability, backup and recovery readiness, and business continuity capabilities
• Identify and address technical debt, operational inefficiencies, data quality issues, and platform risks
• Manage platform performance, scalability, cost optimization, and long‑term technology health
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships that improve execution, decision-making, and business outcomes
• Provide leadership visibility into risks, priorities, resource needs, and roadmap progress

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, data platform, enterprise systems, or related technology functions, including leadership experience
• Proven experience leading technical teams, managers, engineers, or cross-functional technology initiatives in complex enterprise environments
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, data platforms/data warehousing, and technology operations
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, operational processes, and scalable business-focused solutions
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise platform initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, data warehousing, analytics, and data operations
• Familiarity with AI enablement, automation strategies, and responsible AI governance practices
• Experience with infrastructure architecture, networking, virtualization, storage, monitoring, and disaster recovery
• Knowledge of governance, service ownership, configuration management, and operational excellence frameworks
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align technology investments with business goals
• Strong mentoring, organizational development, and change leadership capabilities
• Experience driving platform cost optimization, lifecycle management, and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent certifications

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $162,000 - $220,700. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $178,200 - $242,800. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $186,300 - $253,800. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long‑term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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