AVP, Cloud Operations

Job Summary:

The AVP, Cloud Operations will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating enterprise-wide cloud initiatives across multiple regions. This role requires strong technical expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with international stakeholders. The incumbent will drive the global cloud vision, develop implementation roadmaps, and ensure operational and engineering excellence across Azure cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Leadership: Direct and manage cloud operations across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regional requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Define and implement the global cloud strategy and roadmap to support business transformation and scalability.
• Program Management: Lead large-scale, enterprise-level cloud projects with a focus on governance, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner and collaborate with regional CIOs and senior leadership teams to align regional initiatives with global objectives.
• Team Development: Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to a distributed team of cloud experts, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Operational Governance: Establish and enforce best practices for cloud operations, security, compliance, and financial management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities to enhance efficiency and service reliability.
• International Engagement: Participate in international travel, approximately six weeks per year, to support regional teams and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree: in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years: of experience in IT, including at least 5 to 7 years in cloud management or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience: managing global or multi-region cloud operations and transformation programs.
• Strong proficiency: in Microsoft Azure; exposure to AWS or GCP is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success: in defining and executing cloud strategies and roadmaps at enterprise scale.
• Exceptional stakeholder management: and communication skills, particularly with senior executives and CIO-level leadership.
• Experience managing: and developing geographically distributed technical teams.
• In-depth understanding: of cloud governance, security, and cost optimization frameworks.
• Relevant certifications: such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, PMP, or ITIL are highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong leadership presence and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High degree of cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.