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Director – Cloud Solutions Architect

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The Hartford

Aug 4

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert / Leadership (9+ years)
  • Hartford
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AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in IT, 3+ years in AWS/Azure cloud migration, experience managing $50M+ projects, strong SDLC knowledge, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • You will design cloud solutions, execute proof of concepts, research technologies, collaborate with teams, translate business needs, present to leadership, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Prior experience with large-scale cloud migration and cloud-native solutions.
  • 3+ years proven experience in leading major cloud migration projects to AWS and/or Azure
  • 10+ years combined IT experience in Strong Engineering and Execution
  • Experience managing large, complex cloud projects of $50M+ to quality, time, and budget.
  • Experience in full SDLC project delivery with a variety of methodologies i.e., Agile, Scrum, Kanban
  • Proven track record leading executives and influencing others towards a common goal.
  • A demonstrated ability to rely heavily on influence over authority to drive deliverables.
  • Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to clearly articulate messages
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for designing and proving out technology solutions for fit into our Cloud Services portfolio of cloud products, tools, and services.
  • Execute proof of concepts in partnership with engineering and security teams to validate proposed designs and solutions for fit into Hartford’s cloud environment.
  • Conduct continuous research on emerging cloud technologies and recommend technologies that will increase effectiveness in costs, management, and a flexible cloud infrastructure.
  • Work closely with application architects, developers, cloud engineers, and application security engineers to identify gaps to remediate and features required in our cloud portfolio.
  • The candidate will use his/her technical experience to influence the right level of infrastructure and technology modernization to cloud.
  • Will update, advise, and collaborate with senior leadership regarding the ongoing alignment of the cloud services roadmap to the business and technology strategy.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications; establish and define details, definitions, and requirements of applications, components and enhancements.
  • Has strong presentation and collaboration skills and can communicate all aspects of the job requirements, including the creation of formal documentation.
  • Display strong customer service orientation, a commitment to professionalism, and an excellent work ethic.
  • Identify required granularity to satisfy visibility and control needs while articulating complex schedules and inter-dependencies across engineering teams to clearly communicate to stakeholders.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format. Candidates who live near our office locations are expected to work in the office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday), while those who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement with occasional office visits as needed.

What are the key responsibilities of the Director – Cloud Solutions Architect?

The key responsibilities include designing and proving out technology solutions for the cloud portfolio, executing proof of concepts in partnership with engineering and security teams, conducting research on emerging cloud technologies, collaborating with various teams to identify gaps and required features, updating senior leadership on cloud services roadmap alignment, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring strong communication and customer service orientation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have prior experience with large-scale cloud migration and cloud-native solutions, at least 3+ years leading major cloud migration projects to AWS and/or Azure, 10+ years of combined IT experience in engineering and execution, and experience managing large, complex cloud projects with budgets of $50M or more. Additional qualifications include strong communication skills and exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The annualized base pay range for the Director – Cloud Solutions Architect role is $148,320 - $222,480, based on an analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and other factors.

Is sponsorship available for this position?

No, the candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship, and the company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

What project delivery methodologies are preferred for this role?

Candidates should have experience in full SDLC project delivery with a variety of methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.

What type of skills are emphasized for this job?

Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities, exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to influence and drive deliverables are emphasized for this role.

What is the expectation for collaboration in this role?

The Director – Cloud Solutions Architect is expected to collaborate closely with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, developers, and security teams to ensure alignment with program goals and the overall strategic direction.

Are there opportunities for bonuses or incentives in addition to the base pay?

Yes, the total compensation package may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition in addition to the base pay.

What types of projects will be managed in this role?

This role involves managing large, complex cloud projects, particularly those related to cloud migration and the implementation of cloud-native solutions.

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The Hartford

Underwriting human achievement for over two hundred years.

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Mission & Purpose

Human achievement is at the heart of what we do. We put our belief into action by not only ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, but by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy.