Manager – Cloud Strategy

3Cloud is an award-winning technology services firm helping clients transform their business through the power of the cloud. We leverage Microsoft Azure to help clients speed up innovation, operate more efficiently and be more responsive to their client’s needs. As a Microsoft partner, we specialize in Azure migration, cloud-scale custom application development, Internet of Things, analytics, and DevOps achieved through Azure-enabled infrastructure automation. 3Cloud is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices throughout North America.

Job Description

As a Manager of Cloud Strategy, you will play a key role on 3Cloud’s Cloud Programs team working alongside all national practices, enterprise sales teams and directly with clients. As a full-time employee, you will be responsible for the successful management of multiple cloud roadmap projects while maintaining multiple deadlines and project budgets. The ideal candidate will have significant client facing experience with the ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders to successful outcomes within a defined budget and timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager of Cloud Strategy you will serve as the project lead for Cloud Programs engagements and will work with a team of Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Sales Directors to provide clients with financial and technical insights, helping them inform their decision on how best to start their journey in cloud. You will:

• Manage leading edge technology teams through the client engagement process - driving timelines, prioritizing tasks and removing barriers
• Plan, initiate and execute complex and/or multiple Cloud Program projects
• Manage project schedules and budgets to a high degree of accuracy
• Support Cloud Programs leadership in management of project scope and changes
• Contribute to pre-sales processes and activities
• Assist in defining and driving client experience and engagement processes at 3Cloud
• Incorporate risk mitigation strategies and contingencies plan
• Create formal status reporting, communications planning and management using modern tools
• Manage multiple stakeholders through engagement stages of App, Infra, and Data assessments, send follow-ups and document processes
• Support internal discovery efforts in understanding process bottlenecks and implement process refinement to improve engagement velocity and overall client experience
• Serve as main point of contact to Microsoft during engagements funded by various Microsoft programs

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of IT Infrastructure experience and proven track record of handling multiple projects concurrently with successful project delivery results
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, or Technology preferred – PMP certification a plus
• Excellent communication skills: you are articulate, straightforward, thoughtful, and consistent
• Strong attention to detail, with strong analytical problem-solving ability
• A natural inclination for building and fostering relationships with clients and project teams
• A love for problem-solving - you can prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and can guide a team through the issue resolution process
• Are a team player – you’re at your best in a closely collaborative environment
• Experience working in the Microsoft technology ecosystem, a consulting or sales environment.
• Passion for cloud technologies, and a desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to maintain multiple deadlines, with various stakeholders while delivering consistent results.
• Demonstrated experience of leading client engagements working with multiple stakeholders.

This Job Posting will expire on Monday, November 24th, 2025.