Global Director, Cloud Infrastructure

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​Information Technology & Digital​

In IT&D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products.

Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Cloud Director to lead our cloud strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing cloud infrastructure and services. This role will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud environments, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and costeffective. 

Your responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, architects, and operations staff.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IT&D and Business teams to drive cloud adoption and transformation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with cloud service providers and vendors.

 

Strategy and Architecture:

• Define and execute cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture blueprints and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services.

 

Platform Engineering:

• Lead the Azure & GCP Platform Engineering teams to design, development, and deployment of cloud platforms.
• Ensure the integration of cloud services with existing infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.

 

Cloud Operations & Security:

• Manage cloud operations to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Develop and maintain operational best practices and procedures.
• Monitor cloud environments and respond to incidents and outages.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

 

FinOps:

• Implement and manage cloud financial operations (FinOps) to optimize cloud spending.
• Develop cost management strategies and provide regular financial reporting.
• Collaborate with finance teams to align cloud spending with business goals. 

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in cloud technologies, including Azure and/or GCP.
• Proven track record of leading large cloud & infrastructure programmes. Including leading CloudOps and FinOps solutions.
• Experience with cloud security, compliance, vendor mangement and cost management
• Experience working in Senior Leadership roles in a large global enterprise
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Relevant certifications is a plus (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect,