Director of Cloud Services

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Cloud Services to lead a dynamic team of over 300 IT professionals. This senior role offers the chance to shape the future of Cloud services using cutting-edge technologies. You'll be responsible for strategic direction, optimizing service delivery, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on innovation and digital transformation, this role promises career advancement opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about Cloud technology and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering days

Access to Employee Network Groups

Company matched pension

Cycle2work scheme

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cloud business area, aligning it with strategy and customer needs.
• Manage the Heads of Cloud Services, including development and performance.

Skills

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)

Leadership

People management

Financial management (Cloud FinOps)

Planning and prioritization

Job description

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The Senior Head of is responsible for the Cloud Services business area, ensuring the business delivers the tools, services, technology, and security protections that will delight Capita's internal and external customers. The Senior Head of provides strong leadership and direction to the business area, setting the business area's strategic objectives that will align to the overarching pillar and divisional strategies.

Job title:

Director of Cloud Services

Job Description:

About the Role:

This is a senior role within Capita's Technical Operations Delivery team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of IT & Networks, you will lead over 300 IT professionals in delivering and developing Cloud services for Capita's internal and external clients. This role offers an opportunity to develop services with new technologies, managing infrastructure from on-premise to hybrid and public clouds (primarily Azure & AWS).

You will work with skilled teams to develop our Cloud Service offerings, establish new offerings, optimize cloud usage, and shape strategic direction and adoption.

As the Director, you will provide leadership, ensuring a clear vision, strategy, and objectives, using data and reporting to identify challenges and drive improvements. You will standardize and improve service delivery for resilient and predictable outcomes.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the Cloud business area, aligning it with strategy and customer needs.
• Manage the Heads of Cloud Services, including development, performance, and succession planning.
• Develop cost-effective delivery models aligned with industry best practices.
• Create and share management reports with stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships within the organization.
• Be accountable for financial performance.
• Act as the senior escalation point within Cloud Services.
• Ensure compliance with policies from CISO and participate in governance.

What we are looking for:

• Deep understanding of Cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Excellent people management and relationship skills.
• Ability to stay updated on market trends and adapt accordingly.
• Financial and business management skills, including Cloud FinOps.
• Proven planning, prioritization, and delegation skills.

Capita Technical Operations Delivery is a global shared service responsible for digital transformation and innovation, working collaboratively across divisions to deliver technology solutions. We bring together over 5,000 colleagues to provide secure, resilient, and innovative services for Capita's clients.

What's in it for you?

• Career advancement opportunities
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) plus options to buy extra leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Company matched pension, cycle2work scheme, paid parental leave, and more

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We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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