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# Cloud Solution Architect Manager

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,900.0 - $251,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9c251efa-10b5-49a7-a7d3-2012fa652be6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
 * 3+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
 * 6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).
 * 6+ years experience leading technical projects, teams, or functions.
 * Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).
 * 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.

Cloud Solution Architecture M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

## Description

* Lead and Inspire: Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring, living Microsoft's values and culture. Attract, develop, and retain top talent in cloud and AI solution architecture.
 * Drive AI Transformation: Accelerate innovation by coaching teams on building and modifying intellectual properties rooted in domain expertise and industry acumen. Champion Copilot, Copilot Cowork, Agents, and AI-powered business solutions across the professional services landscape.
 * Customer & Partner Engagement: Provide the team with a holistic perspective of customer/partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures. Enable team members to engage with customers/partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategies.
 * Solution Delivery Excellence: Drive adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for methodology and governance. Ensure the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks.
 * AI Business Solutions Execution: Lead solution play execution for Copilot, Agents, and AI-powered business processes. Accelerate customer time-to-value and ROI through usage excellence and unified enhanced solution expansion.
 * Industry Impact: Model how to engage constructively and transparently with the technical and business community locally and globally. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and bold impact.