🚀 Director Cloud Engineering and Operations - Leader in Transitioning To Clean Energy

Director Cloud Engineering and Operations

We are searching for a forward-thinking Director of Cloud Engineering & Operations to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization. This leader will oversee hybrid and multi-cloud environments, network services, and collaboration platforms, while shaping the strategy for cloud adoption and ensuring resilient, secure, and cost-efficient operations.

Overview

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership, guiding the migration journey from assessment to execution, and driving innovation through cloud-native capabilities and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing infrastructure and applications to identify cloud migration opportunities and define transformation roadmaps.
• Create detailed migration strategies with timelines, cost projections, and risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth execution.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, and self-organization while standardizing patterns and best practices for cloud adoption.
• Define the appropriate deployment model (Azure, AWS, or private cloud) for workloads and select optimal services to meet business needs.
• Engage across Agile teams to design, test, and implement solutions with emphasis on reliability, resiliency, and security.

Migration & Execution

• Lead end-to-end migration processes including data movement, application re-architecture, and infrastructure setup.
• Work closely with architects, security, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery of cloud solutions.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and full lifecycle ownership within delivery teams.
• Manage workload transitions to minimize disruption to business operations, addressing technical challenges swiftly.

Optimization & Transformation

• Continuously refine cloud infrastructure to maximize cost savings, performance, and scalability.
• Adopt cloud-native architectures and advanced services to enhance functionality and support innovation initiatives.
• Define and enforce policies around SLAs, security, disaster recovery, and data governance.
• Oversee incident management, service request resolution, and the integrity of asset management systems.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Direct and manage third-party resources, balancing budgets, skillsets, and delivery timelines effectively.
• Collaborate across IT, business, and security functions to align priorities, remediate technical debt, and ensure value delivery.
• Communicate progress, risks, and strategic insights to executive stakeholders throughout the transformation journey.
• Develop and mentor internal teams to build expertise in modern cloud practices and emerging technologies.
• Provide leadership reports on cloud performance, security posture, and financial impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience designing cloud architectures across networking, storage, compute, and security.
• 10+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and private-cloud deployments.
• 10+ years of experience leading migrations using lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-factoring strategies.
• 7+ years of experience managing technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of PMI process groups and modern project management methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments.
• Cloud certifications in AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of industry-specific operational practices such as those in energy or utilities.
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation, and system testing best practices.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a proven cloud expert to shape the future of enterprise technology, enabling digital transformation while driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation.