Role & Responsibilities :
The Cloud Practice Head will be responsible for leading and growing our cloud practice, overseeing the development and implementation of cloud strategies, managing client engagements, and building a high-performing team. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to drive the success of our cloud initiatives
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the cloud practice strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
- Identify market trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of cloud innovation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.
Technical Expertise :
- Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, best practices, and industry standards.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud solutions.
- Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of cloud environments.
- Operational Excellence, Pre-sales and Solutioning.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the cloud practice.
- Ensure effective resource management, budgeting, and forecasting for the cloud practice.
- Implement and maintain robust processes and methodologies for cloud service delivery.
Client Engagement:
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions for clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for major cloud engagements, providing technical and strategic guidance.
- Develop and present proposals, solutions, and business cases to clients.
- Team Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead a team of cloud architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Identify and address skills gaps, ensuring continuous professional development for team members.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ relevant years’ experience with focused 10 Years experience in a leadership role within a cloud practice.
- Good experience in Pre-sales and Solutioning
- Implement robust cloud governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and security best practices.
- Deep proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in cloud networking, security, and compliance.
- Proficient in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).