Cloud Delivery Owner Consultant

Who You’ll Work WithYou will serve as a workstream lead for complex cloud programs, partnering closely with:* Product owners and business stakeholders* Internal and client IT, security, networking, and operations teams* Cloud architects, engineers, data teams, and QA* Third‑party vendors and partners (e.g., cloud providers, tooling vendors)What You’ll DoEngagement Leadership & Client Management* Own workstream delivery of cloud engagements (migrations, application modernizations, net‑new cloud solutions, platform builds, etc.) from discovery through go‑live and stabilization.* Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for client leadership, managing expectations, scope, and communications.* Facilitate status updates, steering committee meetings, and decision forums.* Build strong, long‑term client relationships that lead to follow‑on opportunities.Program & Project Delivery* Guide overall strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for cloud programs, including migration, modernization, and innovation workstreams.* Structure and manage workstreams (e.g., infrastructure, applications, data, security, DevOps/platform) to ensure alignment and clear dependencies.* Develop and maintain comprehensive plans, roadmaps, and backlogs (e.g., migration waves, modernization epics, platform build milestones, cutover plans, runbooks) with clear ownership and timelines.* Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across teams and vendors.* Ensure robust change management, including impact analysis, approvals, and communication.Cloud Migration, Modernization & Solution Delivery* Lead assessments of current environments (applications, infrastructure, data, integrations) and define target cloud architectures in partnership with technical leads.* Drive strategy and sequencing for:* Data center and workload migrations to cloud* Application modernization (e.g., refactoring, re‑architecting, containerization, microservices)* New cloud‑native solutions and platform capabilities (e.g., landing zones, CI/CD, observability, shared services).* Balance risk, cost, and business value across different types of cloud initiatives.* Oversee execution of migration waves, modernization sprints, and platform buildouts, ensuring minimal business disruption and clear value delivery.* Ensure operational readiness, observability, and support handover are in place prior to go‑live for all cloud solutions.Cloud Governance, Security, and Compliance* Partner with security, networking, and compliance teams to ensure all cloud solutions meet organizational and regulatory requirements.* Support the establishment and refinement of cloud governance models, landing zones, guardrails, and operational standards that can support multiple types of cloud engagements.* Ensure documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer are completed for ongoing operations and support.Team Leadership & Talent Development* Lead cross‑functional teams of 3-10 people, including consultants, engineers, architects, and client staff, across different types of cloud projects.* Set clear goals, roles, and ways of working for each engagement team.* Mentor and develop team members in both delivery practices and cloud solution concepts (migration, modernization, and cloud‑native delivery).* Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment with a strong focus on outcomes and quality.What You’ll BringExperience* Proven experience as an engagement lead or technical project manager delivering complex cloud initiatives in a consulting or client‑facing environment.* Hands‑on leadership of cloud projects, including:* Application and infrastructure migrations from on‑prem data centers to AWS, and/or* Application modernization and cloud‑native solution delivery on AWS.* Experience leading cross‑functional teams of 3-10 people across multiple workstreams.* Demonstrated success managing cloud projects, including discovery, design, implementation, go‑live, and stabilization.Technical & Cloud Knowledge* Strong understanding of cloud concepts and services, with emphasis on AWS (e.g., VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, networking, security, monitoring).* Familiarity with common migration and modernization patterns (rehost, replatform, refactor, containerization, microservices, database migration).* Understanding of cloud security, networking, DevOps, and compliance considerations in enterprise environments.* Ability to engage deeply with architects and engineers, translating technical details into business‑relevant language.Delivery & Methodology* Strong grounding in project management disciplines (scope, schedule, budget, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management).* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or scaled frameworks) and experience applying them.* Proficiency with project and Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).Certifications (Preferred)* Agile / Delivery: PMI‑ACP, Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A‑CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent.* Cloud: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Associate‑level certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect - Associate); Azure or GCP certifications a plus.Skills & Attributes* Excellent client management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus.* Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), including the ability to simplify complex topics.* Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making abilities under time pressure.* Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments and manage multiple concurrent cloud initiatives.* High level of ownership, accountability, and a bias toward action and results.About UsSlalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact. What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days. Compensation and BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: The targeted base salary pay range for the locations listed at Consultant level is $96,000 to $132,000. For Senior Consultant level, the targeted base salary pay range is $118,000 to $162,000. For Principal Consultant level, the targeted base salary pay range is $145,000 to $195,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.    We will accept applicants until November 30, or until the position is filled.We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: [1] View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note, this recipient is not able to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose.EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [2] View email address on click.appcast.io if you require accommodations during the interview process. ReferencesVisible links1. mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io. mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io