Legacy Modernization Architect - Global Technology Team

As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients.

We have a passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems.

We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies.

We are seeking a Director with expertise in both mainframe and legacy modernization and Amazon Web Services (AWS) architectures to join our Global Technology team and guide our clients through the modernization of their legacy systems.

Your strategic vision, technical prowess, and leadership skills will drive the success of our consulting practice in modernizing mainframe workloads onto AWS.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for mainframe modernization consulting services on AWS, aligning with market trends, client needs, and AWS offerings.
• Work across Slalom markets and technology teams to mentor consultants, architects, and engineers specializing on AWS, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on mainframe modernization strategies and AWS solutions, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Oversee the successful delivery of mainframe modernization projects on AWS, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Be a learner of the latest AWS services and best practices for mainframe modernization, providing technical guidance and thought leadership to both internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate closely with AWS partners, sales teams, and product development to enhance our mainframe modernization offerings and drive business growth.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and AWS announcements related to mainframe modernization, adapting strategies and offerings accordingly.
• Support the sales process with our clients and bringing your thought leadership in building and estimating the solutions to be delivered.
• Deliver on strategic billable client projects meeting a 40% utilization target.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience working with and modernizing legacy systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mainframe modernization consulting or related field, with a strong emphasis on AWS cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of mainframe technologies, legacy systems, and modernization techniques, coupled with hands-on experience in deploying mainframe workloads on AWS.
• Proficiency in AWS services relevant to mainframe modernization, such as AWS Mainframe Modernization, AWS Migration Services, and AWS Partner Network (APN) offerings.
• Experience and proficiency using at least one automated refactoring toolkit BluAge skills preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to develop and execute plans to drive growth and profitability in a consulting practice.
• AWS certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed.

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human.

In eight countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers and their customers to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact.

Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.

We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running.

Learn more at slalom.com.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short / long-term disability.

We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $161,000 $307,000.

In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.