Senior Manager-Infra

Hi,We are having an opening for Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect at our Mumbai location. Job Summary : The Infra / Cloud Architect is responsible for the strategic design, roadmap definition, and engineering governance of the organization's global IT infrastructure and cloud landscape. This role spans across data center technologies, cloud platforms, networking, security, and hybrid infrastructure models. The architect acts as the bridge between business needs and technical delivery, translating enterprise goals into scalable, secure, and cost-optimized solutions across geographies. Areas Of Responsibility : Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Strategy & BlueprintingDefine and maintain the global infrastructure and cloud architecture blueprint.Align designs with business continuity, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance goals.Champion platform rationalization and simplification initiatives.Solution Design & Project EnablementArchitect infrastructure solutions for large programs (e.g., DC transformation, AD consolidation, hybrid cloud migration).Review and approve HLDs, LLDs, and BoM submitted by partners or internal teams.Validate architecture compliance in global IT programs.Technology Evaluation & AdoptionEvaluate emerging technologies such as Zero Trust, SD-WAN, SASE, Edge Computing, and Infra-as-Code.Define proof-of-concept initiatives and guide technology onboarding.Architecture Governance & StandardsOwn and enforce architecture principles, standards, and reference models.Conduct architecture reviews and design approval boards.Ensure compliance with InfoSec, GxP, and SOX frameworks.Collaboration & Knowledge EnablementPartner with delivery, cybersecurity, and service teams to translate designs into build/run.Coach engineering teams and upskill delivery units on architectural best practices.Specialized Knowledge RequirementsDeep expertise in enterprise architecture across compute, storage, network, identity, and cloudAdvanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid models Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and compliance mapping to infrastructure designFamiliarity with automation and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)Understanding of ITIL, TOGAF, and regulatory requirements in pharma/life sciencesInternal Stakeholders and Nature of InteractionCIO / Head of Infrastructure: Strategy alignment, architecture reviews, funding justificationInfra Ops, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Service Delivery Leads: Design handovers, implementation validations, issue resolutionProject Managers & PMO: Milestone alignment, design dependencies, delivery feasibilityIT Business Partners: Requirement shaping, infrastructure impact assessment, business case supportExternal Stakeholders and Nature of InteractionOEMs / Technology Partners: Technology roadmap alignment, reference design validation, POC planningSystem Integrators / Consultants: Review of partner-delivered HLD/LLDs, infra BoMs, and implementation playbooksCloud Providers: Architecture sessions, security compliance mapping, usage optimizationExternal Interaction %~30% of the role involves interaction with vendors, cloud partners, and consulting architectsNature of CommunicationTechnical design documents, review notes, and architecture diagramsStrategic recommendations to CIO office and transformation leadershipReview meetings, technical workshops, and vendor roadmap discussionsRole Played in NegotiationsKey contributor during technology vendor evaluations, TCO/ROI assessmentsLeads design-centric discussions in OEM/MSP contract finalizationsInfluences technology lock-ins and long-term infra strategy partnershipsKey Decision-Making ExpectedSelection of infra/cloud technologies and tools for global rolloutFinalization of infra architecture standards, designs, and integration approachesReview and approval of vendor-delivered infrastructure designsBuild vs. buy vs. hybrid infrastructure decisionsKey Challenges for the RoleBalancing global standardization with local infrastructure constraintsIntegrating legacy platforms with modern cloud-native environmentsEnsuring performance, cost, and security trade-offs are managed holisticallyDriving architectural discipline across distributed delivery ecosystemsExtent and Nature of Innovation RequiredHigh: Required to lead innovation in hybrid cloud, infra-automation, and cost-efficient architectureDesign of modular, scalable, and reusable infra blueprintsChampion infrastructure observability, Zero Trust, and software-defined everything (SDx)Job RequirementsEducational Qualification:Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldCertifications:Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferredNetwork/Security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) beneficialExperience:12+ years of infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in an architecture role across global delivery modelsProven track record of designing and governing large-scale infra/cloud deploymentsSkills:Architecture modelling and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, ArchiMate)Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and CloudVendor engagement and technical negotiationCross-cultural communication and stakeholder influenceTravel Requirement:Up to 25-30% (based on project workshops, vendor reviews, and strategic summits) Educational Qualification : Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Specific Certification : Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferredNetwork/Security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) beneficial Skills : Architecture modeling and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, ArchiMate)Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and CloudVendor engagement and technical negotiationCross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence Experience : 12-15+ years of infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in an architecture role across global delivery models Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale infra/cloud deployments