Principal Architect, Hi-Tech and Manufacturing, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Principal Architect to lead their Hi-Tech and Manufacturing vertical, playing a crucial role in helping customers transform their businesses through cloud technology. This position combines technical leadership with strategic business insight, requiring someone who can build trusted relationships with C-level executives while providing technical direction to sales teams.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in cloud computing and distributed systems. You'll be working with Google Cloud Platform, which is developed for security, reliability, and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications.

As a Principal Architect, you'll lead cross-functional teams to help customers design and implement enterprise cloud strategies. You'll be the bridge between technical solutions and business value, partnering with Value Engineering teams to articulate the benefits of Google Cloud solutions. The position involves significant customer interaction, requiring about 50% travel to customer sites and conferences.

The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in cloud market insights, hybrid cloud deployments, and experience in the Hi-Tech and Manufacturing industries. You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders, and a track record of implementing large-scale cloud solutions.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of how businesses use technology, working with cutting-edge cloud solutions at one of the world's leading technology companies. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries, serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories.