Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Technology Specialism Technology Strategy Management Level Director

Job Description
& Summary

At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime. Those in site reliability engineering at PwC will focus on enabling the reliability, scalability, and performance of organisational technology infrastructure. This will include working to automate processes, monitor systems, and resolve incidents to maintain a seamless user experience. Meaningful work you’ll be part of. As a Director, Cloud Architecture & Engineering, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities

You will play a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of cloud strategy, architecture, engineering, and client engagement. This role combines deep technical cloud expertise with strategic leadership, practice development, and team coaching. You will shape and scale cloud capabilities, guide clients through complex transformation journeys, and help drive PwC’s cloud first vision. You will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise grade cloud architectures while also driving advisory engagements, leading teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the innovation pipeline for cloud-based solutions and assets. This role requires a seasoned cloud leader who can operate fluently across business strategy, modern cloud architectures, and hands‑on technical depth—while mentoring teams and influencing both internal and client executives.



Cloud Architecture & Engineering Leadership

Lead the design, governance, and implementation of end‑to‑end cloud architectures aligned to business goals and industry best practices. Architect scalable, secure, and cost optimized cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Develop cloud foundation blueprints, reference architectures, and reusable patterns. Oversee the design and optimization of Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE) and containerized environments. Guide the development and automation of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, ARM, etc.). Provide technical guidance on compute, storage, networking, security, identity, data services, and DevOps tooling. Cloud Advisory & Client Engagement

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive‑level stakeholders, helping them define and execute cloud strategies and operating models. Assess existing environments, develop modernization roadmaps, and oversee cloud migration programs. Lead proposal creation, solutioning activities, statements of work, and client presentations. Communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences clearly and effectively. Identify and prioritize client use‑cases and translate business requirements into architectural approaches and execution plans. Practice & Team Leadership

Build, lead, and mentor teams of cloud architects, engineers, and technical specialists.



Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and cloud innovation. Recruit and grow diverse technical talent, ensuring strong career development and retention. Collaborate with practice leadership to define strategic direction, emerging offerings, and go‑to‑market assets. Lead initiatives that strengthen practice foundations: capability models, delivery frameworks, accelerators, patterns, and reusable assets. Innovation, Delivery & Thought Leadership

Lead technical innovation cycles to evaluate, test, and showcase recent cloud technologies, tools, and architectures. Drive and participate in hands‑on cloud prototyping, labbing, and solution validation. Develop technical demos, asset‑driven solutions, and market‑aligned accelerators. Present at internal and external events, contributing to PwC’s thought leadership presence. Maintain active engagement with cloud provider alliances and product engineering teams to share early insights and influence product evolution. Experiences and skills

Technical Expertise

Extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering across AWS (primary), Azure, and/or GCP. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, microservices, serverless architectures, and modern DevOps practices. Hands‑on experience with IaC tools (Terraform strongly preferred), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo, etc.), and automated deployment patterns. Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, cost optimization, and governance frameworks. Experience supporting modernization programs such as application migration, refactoring, API strategies, and technical debt remediation. AI‑assisted development and

📌 Cloud Architecture (Montreal)
🏢 PwC
📍 Montreal