Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

PwC is hiring a Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on PwC.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
PwC mentions visa sponsorship in this posting.
Tools and skills the posting cites include OpenAI, Azure OpenAI and Azure.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 3,700+ other open roles at PwC.

AI in this role

Lead end-to-end cloud transformation projects and architectures integrating AI platforms, data, and containerisation.

OpenAIAzure OpenAIAzureKubernetesTerraform

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Your impact

Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-impact cloud transformation projects and engage with senior stakeholders from prestigious clients in industries such as Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Healthcare, and Government Services.

Enable clients to achieve digital innovation by designing and implementing comprehensive, end-to-end cloud architectures that incorporate the latest technological advancements, including AI/GenAI platforms, data & analytics, event-driven architectures, containerisation (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Lead and support the architectural design and implementation of cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, compliance, cost- efficiency and sustainability.

Define and evolve target operating models, cloud landing zones, and reference architectures, and establish architecture governance and best practices across enterprise-wide cloud programmes.

Communicate complex architectural concepts and technical information effectively to facilitate stakeholder decision-making.

Challenge the status quo, proactively seek necessary information, comprehend the challenges presented, and communicate ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.

Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, client pitches, thought leadership, and the growth of the Cloud practice within PwC Switzerland and across the global network.

Apply and continually expand knowledge of best practices in cloud-native technology, cloud architecture, engineering methodologies, and consulting strategies.

Your Skill Set

Hold a degree (bachelor / master / diploma) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.

Possess 5+ years of work experience focusing on cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform solutions. Consulting experience is advantageous.

Demonstrate a proven track record in designing, implementing, and delivering complex, end-to-end cloud architecture or solutions for internal or external clients. Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficient in technology.

Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure is a must, including designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones (Cloud Adoption Framework), AKS, Azure Networking, Entra ID, and AI services such as Azure OpenAI. Additional experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud is considered a plus.

Certified in cloud architecture for one or more platforms, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), or Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect. Additional certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CKA, security or AI specialisations) are a plus.

Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, proactive and enthusiastic about delivering value to clients.

You are fluent in English (German is a big plus) and are willing to travel within Switzerland, and occasionally also internationally

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Modeling {+ 43 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect at PwC rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Zürich.
The job was posted on September 21, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure As CodeCloud TransformationStakeholder ManagementOpenAIAzure OpenAIAzureKubernetes

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where cloud architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where infrastructure as code was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where cloud transformation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where stakeholder management was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used OpenAI in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure As Code, Cloud Transformation, Stakeholder Management, and OpenAI. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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