Director Cloud Development & Operations (all genders)

Our worldwide known monitoring software Paessler PRTG is also available as a cloud-based solution. Our task is to maintain, upkeep and expand our cloud-based services in order to provide this regionally localized monitoring solution for IT admins. As Director of Cloud Development and Operations, you will lead two critical functional areas that form the backbone of our cloud service delivery. Paessler HQ is located at Nurnberg/ Germany. Willingness to travel regularly to our HQ is required.

YOUR TASKS

• Strategic leadership of the cloud development and cloud operations areas, including direct leadership of divisional managers
• Setting the technical direction, architectural standards and operational excellence across all cloud platforms
• Developing and implementing scalable processes to improve service quality, reliability and cost efficiency
• Managing resource allocation, budget planning and operational planning to achieve business objectives
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration between development, operations and business units
• Leading the continuous improvement of our cloud services, including performance optimization and security enhancements
• Monitoring industry trends to ensure the competitiveness and innovative strength of our technical strategies
• Fostering talent development and organizational growth within teams
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 12+ years' professional experience in relevant IT areas such as software development, technical pre-sales and/or cloud solutions, with experience leading technical integration projects and software development teams a prerequisite, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in leading and developing managers and technical teams across multiple functions
• The position requires outstanding leadership skills with a proven track record of managing technical teams of varying sizes, developing junior managers, and the ability to create a performance driven culture and effectively lead and develop people through complex change processes
• Extensive experience in a customer-facing role with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions
• Technical background in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure or GCP) and software development methodologies
• Proven experience in systems integration
• Good understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Understanding of agile frameworks and their practical application at scale
• Experience in managing operating budgets and resource planning - Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Language skills: German and English
  
  

FACTS FOR YOU

• Many possibilities to further develop your individual skillset
• Innovative and creative work environment with plenty of room for new ideas
• A structured onboarding phase with experienced colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a familiy-friendly environment
• Permanent employment contract at our headquarters in Nuremberg
• A great working atmosphere in an enthusiastic international team with flat hierarchies
• Subsidized germany-wide jobticket for public and regional transportation, bike leasing, bicycle cellar (incl. showers) and sufficient parking spaces
• We actively support your health by funding membership of the Urban Sports Club
• Paessler is a fast-growing midsized company that has been in the market for 20 years. The company is focused on long-term goals and is currently comprised of 350 employees
  
  

INTERESTED?

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Your contact person for this great jobs is: Huseyin Ozden

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