Director, Cloud & Computing Services - Remote

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Director – Cloud and Computing Services is an IT leadership role, that serves as an experienced People Leader and drives the strategic direction, architecture, and operational performance of all cloud computing, data center infrastructure, and end-user computing services. This role leads the planning, implementation, and governance of cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), on-premise systems, and hybrid environments to ensure high availability, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

The Director – Cloud and Computing Services is a detail-oriented thinker that shapes and communicates the Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, and MicroServices strategy and how it relates to other work initiatives and multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on how this supports automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and application development solutions.

***Please note, this is a remote position that can be home based anywhere within the United States.***

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership 

• Foster relationships with key executives, product directors, and business leaders to identify opportunities for Cloud/Computing Services integration, aligning with ACS's mission. 

• Research and stay current with Cloud/Computing industry trends and best practices for forecasting and road mapping. 

• Determine the Cloud/Computing Services Enterprise Strategy, presenting it to CIO and executive leadership. 

• Run multiple pilots/proof of concepts to assess effective Cloud/Computing Service models for ACS strategy implementation. 

• Act as the Technical Subject Matter Expert for Cloud/Computing Services, reviewing Data and Cloud Architectures to ensure risk and data exposure control. 

• Partner with security, application development, networking, and business units to drive innovation and modernization initiatives. 

• Strive to automate the Cloud/Computing Services more and more to improve efficiency and delivery. 

Team Development and Management 

• Recruit, develop, and retain skilled individuals for high-performing teams. 

• Advocate for career growth through mentorship and training plans. 

• Foster an environment of open dialogue and diversity of thought to encourage high morale and teamwork. 

• Develop capability vision, strategy, and roadmaps, managing change effectively. 

• Review team goals and ensure alignment with ACS key performance indicators. 

• Track, plan, and coach team members in upskilling and adapting to constant business and IT changes. 

Cloud Services Management: 

• Oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud platforms, (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.). 

• Manage cloud governance, cost optimization, security controls, and legal compliance. 

• Drive cloud migration strategies and manage hybrid cloud environments. 

• Developing a Multi-Cloud