Head of Cloud
Core
Setting strategic direction, leadership, and operational effectiveness for the Group cloud capability across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and strategic SaaS platforms.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Head of Cloud)
Builds
Cloud platforms, landing zones, engineering services, and secure software delivery pipelines
Domain
Enterprise Cloud Engineering & Platform Strategy
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud strategy definition, global team leadership, AWS and Microsoft Azure expertise, DevSecOps, cloud migration/modernization, FinOps, supplier relationship management, risk and compliance management
Preferred skills
Experience with complex enterprise environments, talent development, stakeholder influence, commercial awareness
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, CI/CD, DevSecOps tools
Responsibilities
Define and own Group cloud strategy and roadmaps; Lead Cloud Competency Centre, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps teams; Ensure cloud platforms are secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective; Drive infrastructure as code and secure software delivery; Lead migration and modernization of Operating Company estates; Manage cloud budgets and consumption with FinOps; Own strategic relationships with Cloud Service Providers and partners; Manage operational, technical, and financial risks; Build and develop a high-performing global team
