Senior Cloud Architecture Manager

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom BOOTS Full time

Recruitment Partner: Akash Karia

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Permanent

The Boots Cloud Centre of Excellence team (CCoE) is seeking a seasoned Director of Cloud Strategy and Architecture to join our expanding International IT and Advanced Analytics (IT2A) division. We are in search of individuals who are ready to challenge conventional thinking; our goal is to transform our utilization of Cloud technology and support our teams with innovative solutions that enhance the experience of our patients and customers.

About Our Team - Cloud Centre of Excellence

WBA stands as the premier pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer globally. With a vast network of stores across the UK and the US, our mission is to empower our customers to look and feel their best. We are advancing our journey with Cloud technology, establishing our International Cloud Centre of Excellence to enhance and innovate the services we currently manage.

In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in the formation of the Cloud Centre of Excellence, allowing you to shape our strategies for success. This is an exciting opportunity to build a dynamic team dedicated to maximizing the potential that Cloud technology offers. Your responsibilities will range from establishing the FinOps function to collaborating with Architecture teams to develop our strategic vision, enhancing our Engineering capabilities in automation and AI, and optimizing our existing services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement well-architected cloud solutions that prioritize cost efficiency, operational excellence, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Formulate the cloud strategy, introducing new technologies and public cloud services, alongside cloud adoption plans and management strategies.
  • Collaborate with Cloud Network Architects, Cloud Solution Architects, and Cloud Security Architects to design the target state Cloud Architecture.
  • Create reusable patterns for application development in the public cloud, ensuring governance around adoption and influencing development roadmaps.
  • Ensure all technical leaders are implementing resilient systems, overseeing technology assessments and strategy reviews.
  • Translate complex technological concepts into relatable language for senior management, influencing long-term technical decisions.
  • Develop metrics and scorecards to guide technology teams towards industry best practices in cloud development.
  • Lead Architecture and Cloud Engineering teams in defining technology strategies and roadmaps.
  • Formulate both short- and long-term product and service strategies.
  • Oversee the execution of operational plans for your area of responsibility.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape and adjust operational activities accordingly.
  • Produce high-quality work and mentor both senior and junior developers and architects in cloud architectures.
  • Guide a team of architects in developing optimal Cloud solutions, collaborating with various IT departments and delivery teams.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in Azure Cloud strategy and architecture.
  • Expertise in Azure public cloud architecture, networking, security, compliance, and migration patterns.
  • Experience leading Enterprise Cloud Strategies to align Cloud CoE services with broader IT and business strategies.
  • Familiarity with enterprise applications, IT services, software development, compliance, and IT operations.
  • Experience in application and infrastructure migrations to and from cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of cloud design patterns and cost models, with a track record of implementing best practices.
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to challenge traditional on-premises thinking.
  • Recognized as a leader in Cloud technology among peers and seniors.
  • Experience in contributing to financial business decisions.
  • Demonstrated leadership in direct, indirect, and cross-functional team settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in developing Infrastructure and Architecture plans, including Hardware and Software Roadmaps.
  • Certification as a Solution Architect Expert.

Benefits:

  • Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Generous employee discounts.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
  • Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying and discounted gym memberships.
  • Access to 24/7 counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits that provide flexibility to meet your needs.

Next Steps:

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and address any questions you may have.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

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