Cloud Architect
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About the Role
A leading Abu Dhabi sovereign investment institution seeks a Cloud Architect to lead cloud migration and infrastructure projects. The role requires 8+ years of IT project management with at least 4 years in cloud, strong Azure/AWS/GCP experience, and PMP/PRINCE2 certification.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of cloud migration, cloud native and hybrid infrastructure projects (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocations and delivery roadmaps
- Manage project scope, risks, issues and dependencies with clear escalation and mitigation processes
- Coordinate across internal teams, vendors and system integrators to ensure seamless execution
- Ensure all projects comply with internal governance, security and regulatory frameworks
- Support the cloud adoption strategy, including workload assessment, migration sequencing and landing zone design coordination
- Work closely with architecture, security and operations teams to ensure cloud environments meet institutional standards
- Drive the adoption of cloud governance practices including cost management (FinOps), tagging standards and access controls
- Track and report cloud transformation progress to senior technology leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for cloud project stakeholders across investment, operations and corporate functions
- Prepare and present project status reports, steering committee updates and executive dashboards
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and delivery commitments with cloud providers and consulting partners
Requirements
- 8+ years of IT project management experience
- At least 4 years leading cloud infrastructure or cloud migration projects
- Proven delivery track record within financial services, investment management, or sovereign wealth funds
- Strong hands on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered)
- Experience managing complex, multi vendor projects in high governance, security conscious environments
- Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
- Cloud certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect)
- Agile/Scrum certifications advantageous (CSM, SAFe, PMI ACP)
- Strong command of project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow)
- Solid understanding of cloud cost management (FinOps) principles
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Role Overview
- A leading Abu Dhabi based sovereign investment institution is undertaking a significant technology transformation with cloud adoption at its core.
- The Cloud Project Manager will lead the planning, execution and delivery of cloud migration and cloud infrastructure projects across the organisation.
- Reporting to the Head of IT Infrastructure, this role sits at the intersection of technology delivery and business enablement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of cloud migration, cloud native and hybrid infrastructure projects (Azure / AWS / GCP)
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocations and delivery roadmaps
- Manage project scope, risks, issues and dependencies with clear escalation and mitigation processes
- Coordinate across internal teams, vendors and system integrators to ensure seamless execution
- Ensure all projects comply with internal governance, security and regulatory frameworks
- Support the cloud adoption strategy, including workload assessment, migration sequencing and landing zone design coordination
- Work closely with architecture, security and operations teams to ensure cloud environments meet institutional standards
- Drive the adoption of cloud governance practices including cost management (FinOps), tagging standards and access controls
- Track and report cloud transformation progress to senior technology leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for cloud project stakeholders across investment, operations and corporate functions
- Prepare and present project status reports, steering committee updates and executive dashboards
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and delivery commitments with cloud providers and consulting partners
Experience & Qualification
- 8+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 4 years leading cloud infrastructure or cloud migration projects
- Proven delivery track record within financial services, investment management, sovereign wealth funds or comparable institutional environments
- Strong hands on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Microsoft Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered)
- Experience managing complex, multi vendor projects in high governance, security conscious environments
- Familiarity with cloud security, compliance, and regulatory considerations relevant to financial institutions
Skills & Certifications
- Professional project management certification required (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
- Cloud certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect / Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect)
- Agile / Scrum certifications advantageous (CSM, SAFe, PMI ACP)
- Strong command of project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow)
- Solid understanding of cloud cost management (FinOps) principles
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