Tech & Data Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Primary Responsibilities

Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and DevSecOps practice.
Lead and define DevSecOps strategies and oversee all DevSecOps processes.
Own and evolve DevOps platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevSecOps practices.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning.
Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.

Cloud Platform Strategy & Execution

Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives.
Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.
Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
Define and implement a modern DevSecOps practice, including an automation and platform engineering mindset.
Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.

Operational Excellence

Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost.
Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.

Budget & Vendor Management

Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement FinOps practices for budget forecasting and accountability.
Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.