Principal Strategist USA

Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology using Amazon Web Services (AWS). We provide a full‑range of AWS services including workload migrations and modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security and compliance, and everything in between. We operate fully remote with employees in Canada, the United States, and Latin America. Our culture is built around celebrating the diversity of our team members and fostering a community of technological curiosity. Your Assignment Strategic Roadmapping & Value Framing Develop clear, actionable plans from ambiguous customer business problems. Collaborate with customers to define desired outcomes, identify gaps in their current business and technology capabilities, and propose solutions. Construct a business value narrative that fosters alignment across the customer's organization. Advise Customers on their Cloud Evolution Journey Guide customers to enhance their adaptability, resilience, and relevance in dynamic business environments. Facilitate key stakeholders in defining direction, achieving alignment, and making informed decisions. Translate complex technical details into clear business impacts to empower effective decision‑making. Drive Growth of Strategic Accounts Uncover new opportunities within customers, driving the growth of our Strategic Accounts following an Assessment or Roadmapping engagement. Collaborate with Account Executives and Customer Solutions Architects to develop these opportunities. KPIs Influenced Pipeline and growth of Customers following a Strategic Engagement CSAT scores within Strategic Engagements Your Qualifications 10+ years of consulting experience in cloud and digital transformation or leadership experience in technology transformation Experience leading large scale cloud transformation efforts within Financial Services Institutions (Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Banking, FinTech and/or Insurance) Proven ability to build key client relationships and secure repeat business Expertise in public cloud infrastructure and services, preferably AWS Proven experience in business transformation domains, such as Data Platform & Governance Strategy Strong understanding of Agile project delivery Excellent communication skills, especially with executive audiences Startup environment adaptability and cross‑functional teamwork Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies Willingness to travel for project kick‑offs and key client milestones Preferred Qualifications Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, Agile, or HashiCorp Knowledge of Security Best Practices, Cloud Economics, Serverless technologies, container‑based architecture, software development frameworks, and cloud cost optimization Experience in AWS consulting with Fortune2000 clients Base Salary Range: $185,000 – $210,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives, varying by role and performance. NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future. At Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We may use artificial intelligence tools or automated systems to assist with the screening and evaluation of applications. These tools are designed to support—not replace—human decision‑making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals. If an AI or automated tool is used during your application process, it will only be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and your information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner. Caylent is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr