As a Cloud Consultant focused on the Microsoft Azure platform, you will serve as the delivery lead on a major Azure modernization program for a public sector client running a multi-year cloud transformation. You will be a hands-on, client-facing technical program Consultant embedded on an active engagement, supporting a regulated, mission-driven organization through Azure adoption, migration, and modernization across legacy applications and core platform infrastructure. You will step into a consultant seat on a program already in flight, taking ownership of the work plan, coordinating architects and engineers, and serving as the day-to-day client point of contact. The program spans landing zone build-out, application modernization, identity and security alignment, and ongoing roadmap delivery, with downstream phases scoped through 2027. As part of running the engagement well, you will also help scope new work streams, contribute to estimates, and step into discovery conversations when Microsoft delivery experience is the unlock. You will also support Alpha's Microsoft partnership posture, including contributing to CPOR claims, Solutions Partner skilling, and CSP-aligned engagements where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the delivery lead on a multi-year Azure modernization program for a public sector client, owning execution across active workstreams and downstream phases.

• Coordinate the technical delivery team day to day, surfacing blockers early and keeping deliverables on schedule.

• Own the program work plan, RAID log, status reporting, scope management, and change control on Azure-native and hybrid Microsoft environments.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client point of contact for delivery, including weekly status, scope conversations, and escalations to client leadership.

• Translate Azure architecture and engineering progress into business language for client stakeholders, including director and VP level.

• Run delivery aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework, including landing zone, identity, networking, and security work streams.

• Contribute to scoping and estimating new work streams as the multi-year roadmap continues to expand.

• Stay informed about Azure platform roadmaps, Microsoft licensing and partner program changes, regulatory frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, state privacy frameworks), and emerging delivery patterns relevant to Alpha's client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative discipline; advanced degree a plus along with Project management and scrum experience (Candidate should be comfortable running ceremonies, managing a backlog, and flexing between agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies).

• At least 4 years' experience in technical delivery, technical program management, or consulting on Azure projects, with a meaningful portion of that experience working in consulting, systems integration, or Microsoft professional services.

• Track record of running Azure modernization or migration programs end to end, including programs that went through rough patches and came out the other side.

• Working fluency in core Azure services, including compute (App Service, AKS, Functions, Virtual Machines), networking (VNet, Front Door, Application Gateway), identity (Entra ID, Conditional Access), data platforms (Azure SQL, Synapse, Fabric, Cosmos DB), and security (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault).

• Experience running engagements aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Well-Architected Framework, and Azure landing zone patterns.

• Credible in client-facing conversations at director and VP level, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk discussions.

• Strong written communication - candidates should be able to produce a clean status deck, a tight email, and a clear executive summary.

• Microsoft certifications, current or recently held are a plus.

Other Info

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance.

• 25 days of PTO (accrued), 11 paid holidays.

• Profit Sharing-based annual target bonus.

• Company sponsored 401(k) plan with match.

• Home internet and cell phone reimbursement program.

Please note:

• This role is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind at this time.

• This position may require infrequent travel (to client sites).

• Team members must be able to accommodate a working schedule of 8:30am to 5:30pm EST Monday through Friday.

Compensation

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $95,500 – $130,000 USD. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.