Remote Senior Cloud Strategy & Adoption Consultant

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant to shape cloud strategy and adoption for diverse clients. You will assess readiness, craft robust cloud roadmaps, and oversee migrations in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in IT consulting with strong cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and a proven ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in IT consulting with a strong focus on cloud strategy and implementation.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated success in leading cloud strategy and migration projects.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, and governance principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Superior virtual communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements remotely.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies aligned with client goals and IT architecture.
• Assess current state infrastructure and identify optimal cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Lead planning and execution of cloud migration projects with minimal disruption.
• Advise on cloud governance, security best practices, and cost optimization.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and training to drive cloud adoption and proficiency.
• Collaborate with client IT teams and stakeholders in a remote environment.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native solutions to meet business needs.
• Stay current with advancements in cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development of the client's cloud practice and thought leadership.

Skills

Cloud strategy

IT consulting

Migration leadership

Stakeholder management

Security & governance

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant to shape cloud strategy and adoption for diverse clients. You will assess readiness, craft robust cloud roadmaps, and oversee migrations in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in IT consulting with strong cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and a proven ability to translate technical concepts into business value.