Cloud Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Cloud Engineering Manager to guide and manage the creation and collaboration of cloud engineering teams, with typical team sizes ranging from 20 to 50 FTE. In this role, you will align delivery to business and client goals, establish development and support processes from scratch, and integrate project metrics like RPO and RTO for effective operation. You will conduct audits, drive growth in the discipline through mentoring, research, and accelerator innovation, and ensure direct interactions with clients, facilitating conflict resolutions, dependency management, and delivery visibility. Additionally, you will participate in pre-sales processes, create data-driven strategies, and represent the organization at industry events. A robust technical foundation and advanced qualifications in a leading cloud provider are required, with preference for those with multi-cloud capabilities. Responsibilities Oversee and manage cloud engineering teams (20–50 FTE) Establish development and support processes, integrating project metrics such as RPO and RTO Conduct audits and ensure transparent delivery for stakeholders Facilitate discipline growth through mentoring, R&D, and accelerator innovation Engage directly with clients to resolve conflicts and manage dependencies Support pre-sales efforts, including proposal development and customer presentations Drive delivery based on data insights while ensuring alignment with organizational goals Demonstrate proficiency in security, compliance, and well-architected cloud principles Represent the organization at professional events, conferences, and meetups Communicate complex technical ideas effectively to diverse audiences Requirements 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in managerial roles Advanced qualifications in a leading cloud provider (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform); multi-cloud capabilities preferred Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD platforms, and containerization/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of observability solutions, alongside competency in Site Reliability and Platform Engineering practices Familiarity with system architecture and application of Well-Architected Framework principles Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity management, compliance, and data protection Showcase of managing 20-50 FTE teams, including the full people management cycle (hiring, onboarding, staffing, performance, succession planning, retention) Background in pre-sales and proposal development (estimation, presentations, documentation) Competency in delivery management and project coordination English language skills at B2 level or higher Nice to have Understanding of system design and cloud maturity evaluation strategies Background in consulting and business case analysis Showcase of financial awareness and familiarity with engagement frameworks Knowledge of market trends and domain consulting practices Proficiency in mentoring and coaching with contributions to knowledge-sharing programs Familiarity with Generative AI and prompt engineering capabilities Experience in research, development, and accelerator innovation