[Hiring] Principal Cloud Solutions Architect @PCC Talent Acquisition Portal

Role Description

The Principal Cloud Solutions Architect will lead PCC's cloud adoption and multi-cloud strategy. This is a foundational role that will directly shape how PCC leverages AWS and other cloud platforms, introduces AI/ML capabilities into manufacturing and business operations, and maintains a coherent strategy across cloud providers. The right candidate brings deep expertise in at least 2 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), board-ready executive communication skills, and the credibility to lead technical workshops and drive adoption across a complex, global enterprise.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• AWS Adoption & Architecture Leadership
  • Serve as the internal trusted advisor for AWS, guiding PCC business units through cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Design secure, highly available, and cost-efficient architectures across AWS services including compute, networking, storage, and data platforms.
  • Develop and maintain AWS Well-Architected standards, governance frameworks, and IaC patterns (CloudFormation, CDK) for enterprise-wide reuse.
  • Build and lead proof-of-concept (POC) engagements to validate architectures and reduce adoption risk for critical workloads.
  • Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to implement DevSecOps operating models and CI/CD pipelines.
• AI/ML Strategy & Enablement
  • Define PCC's AI adoption roadmap — identifying high-value use cases across manufacturing operations, supply chain, and corporate functions.
  • Architect AI/ML solutions leveraging AWS services (SageMaker, Bedrock, etc.) and evaluate third-party AI tooling for fit and build-vs-buy tradeoffs.
  • Develop AI-enabled programs and tooling that help internal teams scale impact and drive consistent, repeatable outcomes.
  • Stay current on emerging AI capabilities and translate them into practical, business-aligned recommendations for PCC leadership.
• Multi-Cloud Strategy & Governance
  • Lead PCC's multi-cloud strategy, defining how AWS, Azure, and GCP complement each other across workloads, data, and vendor relationships.
  • Provide guidance on governance, interoperability, cost management, and operational complexity across cloud platforms.
  • Serve as the executive-facing advisor for cloud strategy, presenting trade-offs and recommendations to VP and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Establish cloud architecture review boards and standards that ensure consistent, well-governed cloud adoption across PCC business units.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentor internal cloud architects and engineers, providing hands-on architectural coaching and career development support.
  • Facilitate technical workshops, discovery sessions, and architecture reviews to accelerate business unit cloud journeys.
  • Influence technology decisions through deep expertise and business acumen, bridging the gap between engineering and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems architecture, or cloud engineering, with 5+ years in a senior or principal cloud architect role.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with AWS — including VPC/networking design, IAM and security, compute, storage, databases, and infrastructure automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading cloud migrations and modernization programs for complex enterprise environments.
• Experience architecting and delivering AI/ML solutions or AI-enabled platforms at scale.
• Proven track record advising executive and technical stakeholders on cloud strategy, trade-offs, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS + at least one of Azure or GCP).
• Ability to travel (approximately 15-25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification (required); additional AWS specialty certifications (Networking, Security) strongly preferred.
• Google Cloud Professional Architect or equivalent GCP/Azure certifications a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex enterprise environments.
• Background in DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and compliance-driven cloud architectures.
• Prior experience at a cloud hyperscaler (AWS, GCP, Azure) or major systems integrator in a solutions architecture capacity.