Global Cloud Lead – Analytics & Platform Architecture

Heineken; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Kraków seeks a Chapter Lead Technology Specialist - Analytics to drive the development and operation of HEINEKEN’s Global Cloud product. You will partner with outsourcing teams and internal stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions that enable a data-driven organisation.

The role requires strong cloud strategy skills, stakeholder influence, and an agile mindset. You will mentor analysts and contribute to the design of secure, compliant, scalable infrastructure in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in a similar role within an international environment; FMCG experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Framework, and large-scale IT environments.
• Experience with outsourced managed services, ITIL-based operations, multi-cloud architecture.
• Up-to-date certifications (Azure Fundamentals, FinOps Practitioner) preferred.
• Ability to translate business and security requirements into practical technical solutions and high-level designs.
• Agile delivery experience; Scrum is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English; able to communicate complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and operation of HEINEKEN’s Global Cloud product with partners; ensure 24/7 global presence.
• Manage relationships and contractual changes with CSP/MSP partners; negotiate to optimize value and reduce debt.
• Analyse cloud hosting market to propose optimal solution scenarios for business needs.
• Capture stakeholder needs and translate into user stories, backlog items and infrastructure requirements.
• Deliver working increments each sprint; estimate complexity and demonstrate outcomes in reviews.
• Design, implement and manage requirements for Global Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google, Terraform, Aviatrix, Fortinet).
• Ensure services are reliable, secure, compliant and aligned with HEINEKEN frameworks and security requirements.
• Monitor performance, availability, cost efficiency and technical quality across Global Cloud deliverables.
• Support Product Owner and Tribe Leads in converting business needs into specifications.
• Collaborate with regional hubs, OpCos, application teams and external partners to align solutions.
• Define Global Cloud operating model, standard ways of working and repeatable adoption practices.
• Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities; perform root-cause analysis.
• Stay current with cloud trends; coach team members and stakeholders on best practices.
• Mentor junior analysts toward cloud certifications and career growth.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Agile mindset

Stakeholder influence

English communication

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Storytelling & visuals

Problem solving

Cloud strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

10+ years in similar international role

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Terraform

Aviatrix

Fortinet

Job description

HEINEKEN Kraków seeks a Chapter Lead Technology Specialist - Analytics to drive the development and operation of HEINEKEN’s Global Cloud product. You will partner with outsourcing teams and internal stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions that enable a data-driven organisation.

The role requires strong cloud strategy skills, stakeholder influence, and an agile mindset. You will mentor analysts and contribute to the design of secure, compliant, scalable infrastructure in a hybrid work setting.