Field CTO

3Cloud

. Serve as the executive technology voice, technology champion, and trusted executive advisor for 3Cloud’s Enterprise Advisory & Solution Architecture practice .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates executive-level technology leadership with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture and enterprise AI strategy, effectively translating technology direction into business outcomes. Proven ability to build relationships with C-suite executives and influence technology investments across complex enterprise environments.

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Microsoft Azure ArchitectureEnterprise AI StrategyExecutive Communication SkillsTechnology Transformation LeadershipMatrix Influence

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ModernizationCloud ArchitectureData & AI StrategyGovernance and SecurityTechnical Debt EliminationIntegration of Non-Microsoft TechnologiesSolution Strategy DevelopmentOffering ShapingCo-Sell SuccessEmerging Technology Tracking

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoaching and MentoringInfluencing SkillsBusiness AcumenCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TechnologiesHybrid EnvironmentsAWSGoogle CloudEnterprise Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Professional Certifications

Industry Keywords

CIOCTOCDOFortune 500Executive ForumsAnalyst EngagementComplex Enterprise EnvironmentsGlobal OrganizationsMatrixed StructuresTransformation Leaders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the executive technology voice, technology champion, and trusted executive advisor for 3Cloud’s Enterprise Advisory & Solution Architecture practice
Build peer-level relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and transformation leaders
Shape market narrative through industry presence and analyst engagement
Translate technology direction into business outcomes executives can fund and govern
Set technology vision and multi-year transformation strategies across strategic accounts
Frame technology decisions in terms of options, tradeoffs, enterprise risk, and expected value
Champion technical debt elimination and modernization
Connect technology investment to measurable enterprise value, adoption requirements, operating model implications, and governance
Represent 3Cloud at client forums, executive briefings, conferences, partner events, and analyst sessions
Publish points of view, briefings, and narratives
Engage analysts, sourcing advisors, consulting firms, and ecosystem partners
Cultivate senior relationships with Microsoft field teams, ISVs, platform partners, and the broader technology ecosystem
Drive partner-influenced pipeline and co-sell success
Translate partner roadmaps and platform direction into client options and offering decisions
Position Microsoft technologies within heterogeneous enterprise environments
Set technical direction and quality standards; build capability through coaching and communities of practice
Lead outcomes across pursuit, delivery, and partner teams through matrix influence
Shape the portfolio across Applications, Cloud Platforms, and Data & AI
Sponsor reference architectures, solution playbooks, accelerators, and guardrails
Champion priority pursuits and lead solution defense
Create executive-level demand and expand technology initiatives into broader transformation opportunities
Track emerging technology and industry shifts, including AI capabilities
Translate innovation into client recommendations, pilots, and phased adoption paths
Educate sales, pursuit, and delivery teams on technology trends and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Field CTO, Principal CTO, Chief Architect, Distinguished Architect, or equivalent external-facing technology leader for an enterprise modernization, cloud, AI, or technology transformation practice
Executive-level technology leadership experience advising and/or directly leading complex enterprise technology organizations, including significant C-suite interaction and peer-level relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and transformation leaders at Fortune 500 or comparable enterprises
Demonstrated industry voice through keynotes, published points of view, briefings, podcasts, analyst engagement, or other recognized external forums
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, including enterprise-scale adoption, governance, security, integration, and modernization
Experience setting technology direction across Applications, Cloud Platforms, and Data & AI, including operating model and governance implications
Executive-level understanding of enterprise AI strategy, including generative AI, agentic systems, data foundations, governance, security, and responsible adoption
Ability to advise executives on integrating Microsoft technologies with non-Microsoft cloud, data, AI, SaaS, and enterprise platforms
Strong executive communication skills translating technology decisions into business impact, investment choices, constraints, and risk
Strong business and financial acumen connecting technology strategy to investment, commercial outcomes, delivery economics, and measurable enterprise value
Experience influencing large pursuits through credibility and solution strategy rather than pursuit mechanics
Experience shaping offerings, accelerators, platforms, or reusable intellectual property
Established senior relationships with hyperscaler and platform partners and ability to drive joint solutioning and co-sell
Experience leading through matrix influence across account, engineering, security, delivery, practice, and partner stakeholders
Experience developing, coaching, and mentoring senior architects or technology leaders
Willingness to travel up to 25 percent as needed
Maintain, or be willing to obtain and maintain, relevant professional certifications
Preferred: experience with hybrid environments and AWS or Google Cloud
Preferred: prior CTO, CIO, Chief Architect, Distinguished Architect, VP of Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred: executive forums, steering committees, board-level settings, analyst briefings, or named industry events
Preferred: complex, regulated, or distributed enterprise environments
Preferred: global or multicultural organizations and complex matrixed structures
At this time, applicants must not require employer sponsorship for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace
Opportunity for growth
Travel up to 25 percent as needed