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 Responsibilities
Architecture Strategy & Blueprinting
Define 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 Enablement
Architect 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 & Adoption
Evaluate 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 & Standards
Own 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 Enablement
Partner 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 Requirements
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture across compute, storage, network, identity, and cloud
Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid models
Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and compliance mapping to infrastructure design
Familiarity with automation and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)
Understanding of ITIL, TOGAF, and regulatory requirements in pharma/life sciences
Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction
CIO / Head of Infrastructure: Strategy alignment, architecture reviews, funding justification
Infra Ops, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Service Delivery Leads: Design handovers, implementation validations, issue resolution
Project Managers & PMO: Milestone alignment, design dependencies, delivery feasibility
IT Business Partners: Requirement shaping, infrastructure impact assessment, business case support
External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction
OEMs / Technology Partners: Technology roadmap alignment, reference design validation, POC planning
System Integrators / Consultants: Review of partner-delivered HLD/LLDs, infra BoMs, and implementation playbooks
Cloud Providers: Architecture sessions, security compliance mapping, usage optimization
External Interaction %
~30% of the role involves interaction with vendors, cloud partners, and consulting architects
Nature of Communication
Technical design documents, review notes, and architecture diagrams
Strategic recommendations to CIO office and transformation leadership
Review meetings, technical workshops, and vendor roadmap discussions
Role Played in Negotiations
Key contributor during technology vendor evaluations, TCO/ROI assessments
Leads design-centric discussions in OEM/MSP contract finalizations
Influences technology lock-ins and long-term infra strategy partnerships
Key Decision-Making Expected
Selection of infra/cloud technologies and tools for global rollout
Finalization of infra architecture standards, designs, and integration approaches
Review and approval of vendor-delivered infrastructure designs
Build vs. buy vs. hybrid infrastructure decisions
Key Challenges for the Role
Balancing global standardization with local infrastructure constraints
Integrating legacy platforms with modern cloud-native environments
Ensuring performance, cost, and security trade-offs are managed holistically
Driving architectural discipline across distributed delivery ecosystems
Extent and Nature of Innovation Required
High: Required to lead innovation in hybrid cloud, infra-automation, and cost-efficient architecture
Design of modular, scalable, and reusable infra blueprints
Champion infrastructure observability, Zero Trust, and software-defined everything (SDx)
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Certifications:
Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferred
Network/Security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) beneficial
Experience:
12+ 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
Skills:
Architecture modelling and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, ArchiMate)
Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and Cloud
Vendor engagement and technical negotiation
Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence
Travel 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 preferred
Network/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 Cloud
Vendor engagement and technical negotiation
Cross-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

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