Cloud Manager

Hybrid 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.

Hybrid Cloud Manager Position - Up to £85,000 + Bens - 2 Year FTC = Mainly Remote

Main Responsibilities:

Cloud Platform Team Delivery:
Ensure effective Cloud Platform Team operations.
Monitor and respond to service events.
Resolve incidents promptly.
Engage in proactive problem management.
Respond to service requests swiftly.
Manage change & release activities per policy.
Model Cloud Engineering Standards.
Cloud Operations, Financial & Performance Management:
Oversee Cloud infrastructure operations.
Manage service activities: availability, security, performance, capacity, continuity, risk.
Develop operational best practices.
Handle budget setting, forecasting, and cost monitoring.
Cloud Product Ownership & Strategy:
Advocate Cloud technologies.
Manage Cloud product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Drive Cloud service development and delivery.
Collaborate with stakeholders for business-aligned Cloud infrastructure.
Plan seamless migrations to the Cloud.
Ways of Working:
Promote collaboration with IT Service Delivery.
Support DevOps culture and automation.
Foster relationships with Information Security and Architecture teams.
Governance & Risk Management:
Lead risk management activities.
Maintain Cloud risks and controls register.
Manage suppliers/vendors regarding the Azure Cloud Platform.
Ensure quality of Cloud deliverables and support documents.
Team Leadership & Line Management:
Manage and coach Platform and Cloud Operations Engineers.
Develop colleagues' tech skills.
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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