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:
*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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