Senior Cloud Operations Manager – Cloud Platforms and DevOps Leadership

Our client is a leading financial services organization focused on building cloud foundations to enhance global business agility using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and Microsoft Azure.

• At least 5 years of experience in cloud operations or enterprise IT management, preferably within a financial or regulated industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10 or more technical staff.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure, including services such as Compute, Containers (Docker, GKE, COS), Storage, IAM, and SDN.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD methodologies, network architectures, and security principles.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Demonstrable expertise in risk and compliance management, audit processes, and enterprise standards.
• Certifications such as AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud certifications are a strong plus.

Nice to have:

• Additional certifications in cloud, security, or project management.
• Technical knowledge in Directory Services, GCP resource hierarchy, firewalls, and enterprise networking solutions.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments, such as financial services.

• Manage and develop a globally distributed DevOps team, including setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.
• Define and refine support scope for cloud platforms to meet operational and security standards.
• Lead management reporting, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee incident escalations, troubleshooting, and problem resolution to ensure high platform availability.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, risk management frameworks, and auditing requirements.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and service management teams on design decisions and governance.
• Maintain knowledge bases, document key decisions, and gather stakeholder feedback to improve processes and tools.
• Drive operational excellence and implement change initiatives aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.