CCSI Cloud Strategy Director
AlixPartners · Southfield, MI · 4 wk ago
HybridFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role (maybe heading "About The Role"? The instruction: use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content accordingly. We have content: location line "Location: Southfield, MI (hybrid)" - we should fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Probably include as a
after heading? The heading "About The Role" is a heading; we can include location in a
after heading. Then we have "About The Role" paragraph describing role. Then "What You’ll Do" which is responsibilities. So we can have
Responsibilities
with- items for each bullet.
Then "What You’ll Bring" includes qualifications, requirements, skills. Could split into Requirements/Qualifications/Skills. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section maybe "Requirements". Or we could have separate sections if content distinct. Let's see: "What You’ll Bring" includes education, experience, expertise, etc. Could be Requirements. Also there is "Core working hours..." and "Ability to work full time..." etc. Those could be Schedule? Actually schedule: core working hours 8:30-5:30 Mon-Fri, willingness to work outside normal hours. That's schedule info. So we can have a Schedule section.
Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program... includes health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, mental wellness support. Also generous paid leave policy etc. Hybrid work model details. So we can have Benefits section.
Pay: Not mentioned. So omit Pay.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Remove those lines.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is not given explicitly but we can ignore.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract details.
First, location line: "Location: Southfield, MI (hybrid)". We'll put in a
after About The Role heading maybe. Now "About The Role" paragraph: "In this senior leadership role on AlixPartners’ Corporate Services team, you will define, evolve, and drive execution of the firm’s cloud and platform strategy, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled platforms, GitHub-centric delivery models, GitOps operating principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and containerized cloud-native architectures. This role is a key member of the CCSI (Cloud, Client Services, and Innovation) leadership team and partners closely with Cloud Platform Delivery & Operations, Cloud Architecture & Automation, Security, and Business stakeholders to ensure that strategy translates into scalable, secure, and operable platforms across the enterprise. The CCSI Cloud Strategy Director is a full-time role Southfield, MI and reports to the Head of Engineering. Paid relocation is not available for this position." We'll put that in
under About The Role heading. Now Responsibilities: Under "What You’ll Do". There are subheadings: AI, Platform & Cloud Strategy Leadership; GitHub, GitOps & Infrastructure as Code Strategy; Containers & Cloud-Native Platform Direction; Governance, Value Realization & Executive Engagement. Each has bullet points (some are sentences). We need to convert each bullet into
- . We'll need to parse.
Let's list each bullet:
Under AI, Platform & Cloud Strategy Leadership:
- Lead, define and own the enterprise cloud and platform strategy, including vision, multi-year roadmaps, guiding principles, and success metrics across Azure, AWS, and GCP, with Azure as the primary platform.
- Lead strategy for AI, machine learning, and large language model (LLM) platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and responsible adoption of Azure-native AI services.
- Establish strategic direction for AI platform enablement, including governance, lifecycle management, cost controls, and integration into enterprise workflows.
- Align AI and cloud strategy with business growth, operational excellence, security, and innovation objectives.
Under GitHub, GitOps & Infrastructure as Code Strategy:
- Define and champion GitHub as the system of record for infrastructure, platform, and configuration changes across the enterprise.
- Establish GitOps as the standard operating model for cloud and platform delivery, embedding pull-request–driven change management, traceability, and auditability.
- Set strategic standards for Infrastructure as Code, with Terraform as the primary tool, supported by ARM, Bicep, and policy-as-code practices.
- Partner with delivery and architecture leaders to ensure IaC, CI/CD, and GitOps practices are consistently applied across teams and environments.
Under Containers & Cloud-Native Platform Direction:
- Define strategy for container platforms and cloud-native architectures, including orchestration, lifecycle management, and integration into CI/CD and GitOps pipelines.
- Guide modernization initiatives toward microservices, containerized workloads, and platform-based delivery models.
- Verify container and cloud-native strategies align with reliability, security, compliance, and operational support requirements.
Under Governance, Value Realization & Executive Engagement:
- Establish governance frameworks covering FinOps, risk management, security, compliance, resiliency, and platform standardization.
- Align cloud and AI strategy with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, etc.).
- Drive executive-level reporting on cloud and AI value realization, including cost transparency, risk posture, platform maturity, and performance.
- Lead build-vs-buy decisions, platform consolidation efforts, modernization initiatives, and technical debt reduction.
- Influence and mentor architecture, engineering, and operations leaders without direct line authority, with an emphasis on strategic alignment across execution teams.
- Establish and manage relationships with strategic cloud, AI, and platform vendors and partners.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with executive leadership on strategy, trade-offs, risks, and outcomes.
- Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.
We'll include all except maybe the last sentence about additional responsibilities? It's still substantive; we can include as a bullet.
Now Requirements/Qualifications: Under "What You’ll Bring". Let's extract:
- BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or cloud-enabled enterprise technology roles, with at least 5 years in a strategy or senior leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience defining and executing enterprise-scale cloud and platform strategies in complex, regulated environments.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, with strong working knowledge of AWS and/or GCP.
- Proven leadership guiding AI / ML and LLM platform strategy, including governance, responsible AI considerations, and operational readiness.
- Strong understanding of GitHub-based delivery models, GitOps operating principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD platforms.
- Strategic understanding of container platforms and cloud-native architectures, including their impact on operations, security, and cost.
- Experience leading cloud governance, FinOps, security, compliance, and platform standardization initiatives.
- Ability to influence outcomes across multiple teams through vision, executive presence, and clear communication.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance technical depth, operational realities, and business outcomes.
- Experience operating in large, production-oriented service environments supporting mission-critical systems.
- Demonstrated ownership of risk management, governance, and compliance within a function.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and sustain high-performing leadership teams, including succession planning.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling, executive-level messaging.
- Commitment to leading by example in driving collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships.
- Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise.
- Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
- Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
We can split into Requirements (education, experience, expertise) and Skills (abilities). But we can combine into one section "Requirements". However we also have schedule info (core working hours, willingness to work outside normal hours, ability to work full time office/remote, physically able). That's schedule. So we can move those to Schedule section.
Thus:
Section Requirements: education, years experience, demonstrated experience, deep expertise, proven leadership, strong understanding, strategic understanding, experience leading governance, ability to influence, strong analytical skills, experience operating large prod env, demonstrated ownership risk mgmt, proven ability to build lead sustain teams, exceptional communication skills, commitment to leading by example driving collaboration inclusion professionalism, must become familiar with core values.
Section Skills maybe: but we can keep as Requirements.
Schedule section: core working hours 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon-Fri; willingness to work outside normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise; ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
Benefits section: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays. AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options on Monday and Friday.
We should not include EEO statements.
Now produce HTML:
About The Role
Location: Southfield, MI (hybrid)
[the paragraph]
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Schedule
- ... ...
Benefits
- ... ...
- Lead, define and own the enterprise cloud and platform strategy, including vision, multi-year roadmaps, guiding principles, and success metrics across Azure, AWS, and GCP, with Azure as the primary platform.
- Lead strategy for AI, machine learning, and large language model (LLM) platforms, ensuring scalable, secure,