Cloud Solution Architect Director - Business Applications

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We empower the Frontier transformation of the Health and Life Sciences industry through AI-powered innovation and bold, collaborative impact. You are part of a team that doesn’t just adapt to change — you lead it. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, deep industry expertise, and a relentless drive for excellence, you co-create solutions that redefine what’s possible for clients and communities. Together, you challenge convention, accelerate outcomes, and shape the future of Health with purpose and precision.

As a Cloud Solution Architecture Manager in the Health and Life Sciences Operating Unit of Microsoft , you will join a team that is redefining how organizations leverage AI to drive business outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer success. You’ll lead a team of architects who deliver agentic AI solutions leveraging Co-pilot, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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
• +6 years of experience in business applications solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 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, 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) or 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

Other Requirements

• Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role’s job duties.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Oct 29, 2025.

#MCAPS

• 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 Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Copilot in the enablement of agents, and AI-powered business solutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other: Embody our culture and values