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Cloud Architect / Program Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite 3 Days/Week)
Our client, an Enterprise Retail organization is hiring a strategic Architect to progress multiple Digital initiatives. The organization leverages eCommerce for grocery, but as it pivots toward general merchandise (GM), the need for robust infrastructure and seamless execution has never been greater.
The Program Manager/Architect will play a dual role—balancing technical architecture with program leadership—guiding teams and aligning business goals with cutting-edge cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive multi-cloud architecture initiatives, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Support DevOps and containerization strategies using Docker & Kubernetes for scalable deployment.
- Collaborate with various managers and multiple teams (including back-end technical services, DevOps Engineering, platform engineering) to create and implement technology roadmaps.
- Provide technical oversight of cloud architecture across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Act as a bridge between technical execution and business strategy, ensuring seamless coordination between teams.
- Optimize infrastructure to meet demanding customer expectations in general merchandise—where delays and order challenges are unacceptable.
- Lead cross-functional projects while managing milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding emerging cloud technologies and enterprise retail trends.
Top Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and program management.
- Deep knowledge of multi-cloud and containerization strategies.
- Proven ability to drive cross-team collaboration and deliver impactful technology roadmaps.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Ideal Background:
- Architectural expertise in designing and supporting enterprise cloud solutions (Azure, GCP).
- Strong DevOps and Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) from an Architectural standpoint.
- Ability to move initiatives forward, acting as both an Architect and Program Manager.
- Experience leading technical teams while maintaining executive-level visibility.
- Expertise in balancing hands-on technical leadership with program management responsibilities.
Cloud Architect Program Manager Grand Rapids, MI
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Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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