Sr. Manager, Private Cloud Operations
SyscoAbout the role
This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.
Job Summary:
Private Cloud Operations (PCO) is responsible for the design and operations of Sysco's Data Center and Operating Sites (OpSite) compute/storage/backup worldwide in support of the company's strategic and resilient backbone. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager for the Private Cloud team. As the Senior Manager of Private Cloud, you will lead teams responsible for delivering services in a private cloud data center environment and guiding M&A/Integration teams during discovery, engineering, and migration and operations phases.
This role oversees Edge Compute, Nutanix & VMware, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), DC Compute, DC Networking (SAN/Management/LAN), DC Storage including Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), EMC, and Backup using HYCU. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and project management experience and will execute multiple, complex projects across diverse geographies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage teams responsible for Edge Compute, Nutanix, VMware, DC Compute, DC Storage, Backup (HYCU), and Hyperconverged Infrastructure.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Manage, train, and delegate to promote high-performing teams.
Oversee the delivery of services within a private cloud data center.
Ensure efficient and effective operations of Edge Compute, Nutanix, DC Compute, DC Storage (including NUS), and Backup services.
Utilize project management experience to oversee global private cloud service delivery, ensuring redundancy, DR standards, and effective utilization.
Provide technical leadership for teams with expertise in Nutanix & VMware, DC Compute, DC Storage (SAN/NAS), Backup (HYCU), Cisco networking, and fiber channel. Experience with NC2 and Hyperscaler bare metal preferred.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in private cloud technologies.
Develop and execute strategic plans for Private Cloud services, identifying the correct mix of technologies for cost‑effective service delivery.
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
Collaborate with clients to understand needs and expectations.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through effective service delivery.
Lead initiatives involving VMware‑to‑Nutanix migrations and repatriation from hyperscalers (Azure, GCP, AWS) to Nutanix private cloud.
Oversee private cloud chargeback models for virtual machines (VMs) and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Utilize Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Cost Governance for optimization and financial transparency.
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree with an IT, Management or Engineering focus
Education Preferred:
Bache
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