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GDS Cloud Architecture & Oceania, Japan/ASEAN/Korea Cloud Leader

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Executive Director Cloud Architecture, who will also serve as the Cloud Leader for Oceania and Japan/ASEAN/Korea across Financial Services and Commercial sectors. This role is accountable for defining enterprise-scale cloud architecture strategy, setting architecture standards, and providing deep technical leadership for complex, large-scale cloud transformation programs. In addition, the role carries responsibility for shaping cloud strategy, solutions, and growth across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture Leadership:

- Define and own enterprise cloud architecture strategy across Azure and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Establish and govern reference architectures and standards.
- Act as the senior architecture authority for large-scale transformations.

Architecture Standards & Enablement:

- Drive reusable architecture patterns and frameworks.
- Promote automation-first design including infrastructure as code.




- Collaborate with Microsoft on Azure-aligned architecture patterns.

Regional Cloud Leadership:

- Lead Cloud strategy across Oceania and Japan/ASEAN/Korea.
- Support strategic pursuits and client engagements.
- Act as a senior advisor to clients on transformation roadmaps.

Client Engagement:

- Engage with CXOs and senior stakeholders.
- Translate business strategies into scalable cloud architectures.

Delivery Excellence:

- Establish governance models and decision frameworks.
- Ensure architectural consistency across engagements.

Talent & Capability Building:

- Build and mentor cloud architecture teams.
- Define capability standards and learning pathways.

Analytical / Decision Making Responsibilities:

- Work across EY GDS and member firms to solve client challenges.
- Provide solution options and guide decision-making.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 20+ years of experience in cloud architecture or consulting.

Skills & Knowledge:

- Expertise in Azure architecture (preferred), with exposure to AWS/GCP.
- Solid executive presence and stakeholder management skills.

📌 DE - Cloud Architecture Leader (Karnataka)
🏢 EY
📍 Karnataka