Cloud Manager opportunity to join a successful financial services organisation going through an exciting Cloud Transformation.
Role Overview: Manage and enhance The Business's Cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure Cloud platform. Ensure Cloud services evolve with business needs and deliver value. Oversee Azure-based Cloud services, support legacy-to-cloud transitions, and champion cloud adoption.
Cloud Manager Position - Up to £85,000 + Bens - 2 Year FTC = Mainly Remote
Main Responsibilities:
1. Cloud Platform Team Delivery:
o Ensure effective Cloud Platform Team operations.
o Monitor and respond to service events.
o Resolve incidents promptly.
o Engage in proactive problem management.
o Respond to service requests swiftly.
o Manage change & release activities per policy.
o Model Cloud Engineering Standards.
2. Cloud Operations, Financial & Performance Management:
o Oversee Cloud infrastructure operations.
o Manage service activities: availability, security, performance, capacity, continuity, risk.
o Develop operational best practices.
o Handle budget setting, forecasting, and cost monitoring.
3. Cloud Product Ownership & Strategy:
o Advocate Cloud technologies.
o Manage Cloud product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
o Drive Cloud service development and delivery.
o Collaborate with stakeholders for business-aligned Cloud infrastructure.
o Plan seamless migrations to the Cloud.
4. Ways of Working:
o Promote collaboration with IT Service Delivery.
o Support DevOps culture and automation.
o Foster relationships with Information Security and Architecture teams.
5. Governance & Risk Management:
o Lead risk management activities.
o Maintain Cloud risks and controls register.
o Manage suppliers/vendors regarding the Azure Cloud Platform.
o Ensure quality of Cloud deliverables and support documents.
6. Team Leadership & Line Management:
o Manage and coach Platform and Cloud Operations Engineers.
o Develop colleagues' tech skills.
o Ensure adequate staffing and skills for optimal Cloud Platform operation.
Financial Responsibilities:
* Oversee cloud platform and staffing costs/budgeting/forecasting.
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
* Proficient in Azure Services and Architecture.
* Experience with Azure Cloud Platform & Infrastructure.
* Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines.
* Skilled in on-premise and hybrid infrastructure.
* Experience migrating to Azure.
* Leadership in a DevOps team.
* Financial Management.
* Familiarity with ITIL v4 and agile methodologies.
* Awareness of cloud technology advances.
Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:
* Leadership and strategic vision.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
* Commercial and member focus.
* Achievement-driven and risk-aware.
* Commitment to mutual ethos.
Desirable:
* Financial services experience.
If this sounds like a good fit and something you are interested in, apply now.
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