Description
We are looking for a seasoned Cloud Leader to build and lead our Cloud Centre of Excellence (CoE) and drive enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives.
This role will be responsible for defining cloud strategy, enabling multi-cloud adoption (AWS, Azure), and delivering scalable, secure, and automation-first cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud migration, modernization, architecture, and practice building within IT Services or Managed Services environments.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Strategy & CoE Leadership :
- Establish, scale, and lead the Cloud CoE / practice
- Define cloud strategy, standards, governance models, and best practices
- Build reusable frameworks and accelerators for enterprise cloud adoption
- Drive innovation in cloud offerings and services
Cloud Migration & Modernization
- Lead large-scale cloud migration and transformation programs
- Drive automation-led migration (factory model) for repeatability and efficiency
- Enable application modernization, re-platforming, and re-architecting initiatives
- Ensure minimal downtime and optimized performance during migrations
Automation & Intelligent Cloud Operations
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and DevOps practices
- Drive automation-first cloud environments using tools like Terraform, CI/CD pipelines
- Enable AIOps for monitoring, predictive analytics, and incident management
- Build self-healing and auto-remediation cloud systems
Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales
- Design secure, scalable, and resilient multi-cloud / hybrid architectures
- Lead solutioning for RFPs, proposals, and enterprise deals
- Engage with clients for cloud advisory, transformation, and roadmap planning
- Work closely with sales teams to drive business growth
Governance, Security & FinOps
- Define and implement cloud governance frameworks
- Drive cost optimization (FinOps), budgeting, and usage monitoring
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory standards
- Establish best practices for risk management and reliability
Team & Delivery Leadership
- Build and mentor cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and platform teams
- Provide technical leadership and governance across delivery programs
- Manage delivery quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
- Collaborate with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure) and partners
Key Requirements (Must-Have)
- 10-18 years of experience in Cloud / IT Services / System Integration / Managed Services
- Strong expertise in AWS and Azure (multi-cloud experience mandatory)
- Proven experience in cloud migration, transformation, and modernization programs
- Strong background in cloud architecture and enterprise solution design
- Hands-on experience with DevOps / Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- Exposure to AIOps, monitoring, and intelligent cloud operations
- Strong knowledge of cloud governance, security, and cost optimization (FinOps)
- Proven experience in team leadership, CoE/practice building
- Excellent client-facing, stakeholder management, and pre-sales skills
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