Manager App Factory (Cloud Architect Azure)
Experience: Manager-level
Preferred Skill: Microsoft Azure Cloud Architecture

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced App Factory Manager / Cloud Architect with hands-on experience in application implementation, cloud migration, and system integration, preferably on Microsoft Azure. The candidate will lead application workstreams for mergers and acquisitions (M&A;), business integrations, divestitures, and application modernization, ensuring seamless IT transitions and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead application integration, separation, migration, and modernization initiatives.
- Design and implement cloud architecture solutions, preferably using Microsoft Azure.
- Assess enterprise applications and recommend optimization, consolidation, and migration strategies.
- Drive M&A; technology activities, including due diligence, carve-outs, Day 1 readiness, and TSA exit.
- Manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, governance, and cutover activities.




- Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and global delivery teams to ensure successful execution.
- Conduct client workshops and present technical recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring quality delivery.
- Identify opportunities for technology optimization and business value creation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Solid experience in cloud architecture, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Hands-on experience in application implementation, migration, integration, and modernization.
- Understanding of enterprise applications, system dependencies, and cloud transformation.
- Experience in project/program management, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exposure to M&A; IT integration, divestitures, carve-outs, or technology separation projects is highly desirable.

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