Responsibilities• Lead a team of Cloud Solution Architects and Technical Program Managers covering application modernization, containers, app platform, integration, and database migration and modernization - enabling Field Customer Success teams, the Cloud Accelerate Factory, and partners to deliver customer modernization engagements.
• Own App + Data modernization as one motion. Set the strategy that modernizes applications and the data they depend on together, rather than running database migration as a follow-on workstream.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise across the modernization estate: .NET and Java modernization, AKS/ACA/ARO containerization, App Service, Redis, Functions, Logic Apps and API Management, and database targets including Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL, and Cosmos DB - including heterogeneous Oracle to PostgreSQL and SQL migrations.
• Lead the development of high-quality, repeatable IP - frequently including code - built agentic-native, so that new reusable assets (reference architectures, automation, Factory runbooks, VBD delivery guidance, accelerators) are composable, agent-driven practices rather than static content.
• Own and rationalize the VBD and offering portfolio. Streamline the separate application and database VBD portfolios into one App + Data portfolio aligned to FY27 GTM conversations, in partnership with the PPE team and the field, and shift the team from heavy IP content creation toward lightweight, rapidly scaled enablement.
• Partner with the Cloud Accelerate Factory and Delivery Acceleration on clear roles, decision gates, and a standardized publication process - deciding jointly, backed by a business case, whether to expand an existing offering or create a new one, and driving Factory skilling and Job 2 pipeline identification where we do.
• Run the technical blocker engine. Own UAT and Technical Feedback lifecycle and DRI coverage across App & Data Modernization, holding SLA and converting customer blockers into shipped engineering fixes.
• Own the field-to-PG relationship for modernization. Align field modernization work to GitHub Copilot Modernization and Azure Migrate product direction through playbooks, agent contracts, audit gates, and Customer 0 validation loops, so field signals shape the roadmap without duplicating product scope.
• Drive field skilling and community at scale - LevelUps, bootcamps, Tech Connect, the WW App Mod community and office hours - growing CSA and partner capability in agentic modernization for both applications and databases.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for strategic customers and lead the team's support of high-impact and regulated modernization engagements, including government, Defense Industrial Base, and air-gapped scenarios.
• Build and grow teams through talent management, coaching, and career development. Foster a culture of customer-centricity, collaboration, and technical intensity.
• Gather Voice of the Customer and Field, leveraging insights to influence modernization product roadmaps and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Cultivate technical intensity and a continuous self-learning culture, model impactful community engagement, and coach inclusivity.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values of respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- 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
- 3+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers
Other Requirements:- Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and / or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire / transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:- 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 and/or AI (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, 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.
- Depth in application modernization and/or database migration and modernization, with credibility in a developer-centric team - modern developer tools and environments, a code-based IP portfolio, and assess 12 upgrade 12 remediate 12 containerize 12 deploy workflows.
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.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
