Direct message the job poster from HRG: Telecommunications, Technology, RenewablesPrincipal Consultant, Technology Practice Lead Cloud Transformation across APACWe are seeking a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of cloud adoption and translating complex technical strategies into tangible business outcomes for major enterprises and government organisations. This is a strategic leadership role focused on guiding our client’s customers through their complex cloud journeys. You will be the go-to expert for curating cutting-edge cloud strategies, providing technical leadership, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives. Your focus will be on leveraging hybrid cloud, migration and modernisation strategies, data architecture, and industry-specific cloud solutions to address critical business challenges and drive customer success. You will play a pivotal role in supporting business development efforts across the APAC region and establishing our client as a thought leader in the cloud space.Our client, a premier global technology solutions and services provider, is seeking a highly accomplished Director, Cloud Solutions (APAC) to join their leadership team. Based in their Sydney office, you will drive strategic cloud initiatives and provide expert technical guidance across the Asia-Pacific region. As a trusted partner to enterprises and government organisations throughout the world, our client boasts unparalleled consulting, engineering, and delivery expertise. They offer a competitive remuneration package and significant opportunities for career advancement into senior leadership roles, both locally and internationally.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Cloud Advisory: Develop comprehensive cloud strategies, assessments, architecture designs (hybrid, distributed), and implementation roadmaps for customers across APAC.Technical Leadership: Lead end-to-end IT strategy and cloud advisory engagements, providing expert technical guidance and influencing customer stakeholders to ensure successful cloud adoption and downstream opportunities for our client.Trusted Advisor: Engage with senior client executives (C-suite level) to understand their business objectives, identify critical success factors, and position cloud and AI enablement as solutions to their core challenges.Business Development: Collaborate closely with Sales teams to generate new business, manage key customer and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to strategic planning for major customer pursuits.Thought Leadership & Market Intelligence: Actively publish whitepapers/blogs, present at industry conferences, build intellectual capital (case studies, playbooks), and maintain deep expertise in evolving cloud technologies, market trends, and customer needs.Consulting Expertise: Provide expert advice across Cloud and Data Architecture, Industry Cloud solutions, Cloud Optimisation, Operating Models, Ecosystem Integration, and support during Mergers & Divestitures.Team Enablement: Participate in hiring, oversee team activities, develop KPIs, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.What You'll Bring:A strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to act as a trusted advisor.Proven ability to assess business challenges and identify/evaluate new opportunities.Exceptional leadership and team/project management capabilities.Deep technical understanding and experience in several of the following: Hybrid Cloud architecture, Cloud Migration & Modernisation strategies, DevSecOps principles and tooling, distributed cloud concepts, data architecture design, microservices/serverless architectures, API strategy, cloud-native services, Cloud FinOps and resource optimisation techniques.Outstanding ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical audiences, particularly senior executives.Demonstrated experience in coordinating across diverse, cross-functional teams.Strong strategic planning, decision-making, and effective presentation skills.Focus on delivering tangible business value and measurable outcomes.Passion about technology, driving innovation, and staying ahead of industry trends.Desirable Skills & Qualifications:Relevant Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), particularly advanced certifications.An MBA or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Technology).Prior experience leading complex technology delivery engagements.Sales acumen, negotiation and influencing skills.High adaptability to rapidly emerging technologies.Why Join our Client?Lead high-impact cloud advisory engagements across the diverse APAC region.Work with leading enterprise and government customers on their most critical initiatives.Join a globally recognised leader with a strong presence across APAC.A competitive salary package and access significant career growth and international leadership opportunities.Apply Now:If you are a strategic, customer-focused cloud leader ready to make a significant impact across the APAC region, we encourage you to apply.Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Full-timeJob function Consulting, Business Development, and Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr