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What Impact will you make? 

Are you looking for an opportunity in Thessaloniki that offers you a hybrid working model?  

Are you ready to work on large scale projects for industry-leading clients around the world and elevate your career to an international level? 

If so, check below for more info about this career opportunity! 

You bring passion, we bring opportunities! 

#YourOpportunity 

Deloitte is a worldwide leader in Professional Services with a presence in more than 150 countries and territories. Since 2018, Deloitte has been operating its Alexander Competence Center in Thessaloniki with satellites in the cities of Patras, Heraklion, and Ioannina - which are model hubs of expertise, training, and innovation, specializing in cutting-edge exponential technologies, in which graduates and young professionals undergo immersive experiences, continuous learning, gaining practical insights and hands-on training that empower them to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. 

Deloitte is an ideal working environment for both young and senior professionals who want to take the next step in their careers, offering them a supportive and international working environment that leverages their expertise and potential. Its corporate culture is based on trust and collaboration and ensures diversity and inclusion so that everyone feels part of a great team. 

#AboutDeloitteNSE

At Deloitte, you’ll be joining an innovative firm, working together to make positive change happen. In the UK, we are part of Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE), the second largest member firm in the Deloitte network.

There are more than 2,700 partners and over 65,000 people that make up our dynamic teams across these regions, who are together responsible for creating €7bn of revenue. We have an unmatched breadth and depth of capabilities in audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, and tax and legal across the region. 

Our Purpose & Strategy

Our NSE Ambition focuses on five characteristics - purpose led; universal leaders, inclusive culture; advisory growth, delivery strength; global scale, local touch; and, digital first – which will differentiate our business in the future, enable us to stand further apart from the competition, attract and retain the best talent and be a recognized leader in societal impact – to become THE winning firm. At Deloitte, we tackle our clients’ and society’s challenges to create progress and possibility for those our work affects. We make an impact that matters. That’s our purpose.

#AboutYourRole

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and inspirational Senior Manager of Cloud Architecture and Assurance. You will lead an established, high performing team of Cloud Platform and Cloud Solution Architects committed to providing expert advice to our business lines in adoption of cloud whilst ensuring compliance with Deloitte and industry standards.

Responsibilities include:

          Strategic Roadmap Development:

·       Architecture Roadmap: Define and drive the future architecture roadmap for Deloitte NSE Cloud Services platform offerings on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

·       Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure architectural initiatives align with business goals and objectives.

·       Cyber Security: In close collaboration with Cyber security architects and CISO functions, advocate strong security awareness and best practices in all NSE Cloud services.

·       Industry Trends: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure our cloud architecture remains cutting-edge and competitive.

Assurance and Compliance:

·       Compliance Oversight: Oversee and ensure compliance with all relevant assurance and governance processes, including regulatory requirements and internal policies.

·       Standards and Guidelines: Develop and enforce architectural standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure robust, secure, and scalable cloud solutions.

·       Regular Reviews: Support regular reviews and audits to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

·       Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both within Deloitte (e.g., enabling functions, business units across various geographies in Europe), Deloitte globally and externally (e.g. cloud service providers, regulatory bodies).

·       Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with senior leaders, business partners, and technical teams to drive alignment and support for architectural initiatives.

·       Thought Leadership: Represent NSE Cloud Services at enterprise architecture meetings as a thought leader in cloud architecture, sharing insights and best practices.

Leadership and Team Management:

·       Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and manage a team of cloud architects and security professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

·       Coaching and Development: Mentor team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development and technical skills.

·       Performance Management: Establish clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the architecture team, and conduct regular performance reviews.

#OurRequirements

·       Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

·       Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in cloud platform architecture, with excellent knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.

·       Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams, advancing the careers of others.

·       Cyber Security: Excellent knowledge and experience with security best practices specific to cloud environments.

·       Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of cloud assurance and compliance processes, standards, and frameworks (e.g. ITIL, ISO27001/27017, SOC2, CIS, CE+).

·       Strategic Vision: Experience in defining and implementing architectural roadmaps and strategies.

·       Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

·       Communication Skills: Highly developed stakeholder management, communications and influencing skills with the ability to engage, collaborate, manage and affect technical and non-technical stakeholders up to and including C-Level; able to confidently present in a dynamic environment.

·       Certifications: Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, and GCP are highly desirable.

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