Principal Strategy Advisor
$62,400–$62,400 year
HybridJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on cloud strategy, digital transformation, and technology-led business innovation. Facilitate strategic discussions with business and technology leaders to align cloud initiatives with organizational objectives, translating complex concepts into clear business outcomes. Lead the development of cloud transformation strategies and adoption roadmaps, defining target-state capabilities across infrastructure, applications, data, security, and operations. Develop business cases, value realization frameworks, and ROI models to support executive decision-making through scenario planning and risk assessment. Monitor cloud market trends, hyperscaler innovation, and competitive landscapes to identify emerging opportunities in AI, data platforms, and automation. Partner with architects, engineers, consultants, and sales teams to develop comprehensive client solutions and influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive experience in cloud strategy, technology consulting, digital transformation, or strategic advisory roles
- Proven experience advising senior executives and business leaders on cloud and transformation initiatives
- Significant experience developing cloud business cases, transformation strategies, and operating models
- Experience working with hyperscaler ecosystems and cloud transformation programs
- Strong background in stakeholder management across business and technology functions
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic workshops, drive consensus, and influence decision-making
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise modernization and cloud adoption initiatives
- Consulting experience within a global technology services, advisory, or professional services organization
Desired Qualifications
- Cloud certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
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