Head - Cloud Practice (Bangalore Rural)

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting is seeking a dynamic Head of Cloud Practice to lead cloud strategy and Partnerships from offices in Chennai/Bangalore. This role drives business growth, shapes cloud offerings, and leads delivery across geographies with a focus on executive-level client engagements.

The ideal candidate has 15–18 years in cloud roles, a strong grasp of AWS, Azure and GCP, and proven leadership in presales, solution development, and large-scale programs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (any discipline) with MBA preferred.
• 15–18 years in cloud-related roles, leading cloud practices.
• Strong knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging technologies.
• Proven success in presales, solution development, and managing teams with P&L responsibility.
• Experience in managing complex, large-scale implementations across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to build and expand cloud services.
• Revenue Generation: Create offerings that translate into increased revenue.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate relationships with cloud providers and partners.
• Client Engagement: Showcase cloud capabilities and deliver tailored solutions.
• Sales Enablement: Collaborate with sales for pre-sales and consulting.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team to ensure high-quality delivery and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Presales

Solution development

P&L management

Global delivery

Business Acumen

Client Relationship Management

IT Processes knowledge

Large organization experience

Education

Engineering degree (any discipline)

MBA preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Opening: Head of Cloud Practice

Location: Chennai / Bangalore

Reporting To: Enterprise Business Head

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Cloud Practice. This role is pivotal in shaping our cloud strategy, driving business growth, and establishing key partnerships in the cloud ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement cutting-edge strategies to build and expand our cloud services.
• Revenue Generation: Create and refine service offerings that translate into increased revenue.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate relationships with major cloud providers and technology partners.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients to showcase our cloud capabilities and provide tailored solutions.
• Sales Enablement: Collaborate with sales teams to craft effective cloud solutions, focusing on pre-sales activities and consulting.
• Team Leadership: Oversee a skilled team to ensure high-quality delivery and foster a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Engineering degree (any discipline) with an MBA preferred.
• Experience: 15 to 18 years in cloud-related roles, with a focus on leading cloud practices.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging technologies.
• Leadership Experience: Proven success in presales, solution development, and managing teams, with P&L; responsibility.
• Global Exposure: Experience in managing complex, large-scale implementations across diverse geographies.

Desired Skills

• Business Acumen: Ability to bridge technical and commercial aspects effectively.
• Client Relationship Management: Excellent skills in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Knowledge of IT Processes: Familiarity with best practices in global IT environments.
• Large Organization Experience: Background in operating within large IT enterprises is advantageous.