Head of Cloud Infrastructure Technology (End User)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore seeks a strategic Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Technology to spearhead their cloud transformation initiatives. This role involves overseeing large-scale cloud operations, leading a diverse team of professionals, and implementing innovative AI solutions, ultimately paving the way for significant technological advancements. Candidates should possess extensive experience in managing cloud environments and a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure and cloud leadership roles.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven leadership in managing large distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and operations of cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor teams of 50-60+ cloud professionals.
• Drive cloud transformation initiatives focusing on scalability and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Operations

Innovation

AI/ML Solutions

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Gen AI platforms

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a strategic, technically proficient, and people-focused Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Technology to lead the cloud transformation and innovation agenda.

• This individual will be responsible for the design, delivery, and operation of our cloud infrastructure, supporting business-critical systems across a high-demand, end-user environment.
• The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in large-scale cloud operations, strong leadership capabilities managing teams of 50+ engineers and architects, and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and Gen AI use cases in production environments.
• This role is also positioned as a succession planning opportunity for future leadership of the overall technology organization, offering the successful candidate a clear pathway to take on broader responsibilities across the full tech stack—including application development, enterprise architecture, data platforms, and digital innovation—in the medium term.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations of cloud infrastructure across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of 50–60+ professionals, including cloud engineers, DevOps, SRE, platform leads, and architects.
• Drive cloud transformation initiatives (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), with a focus on scalability, automation, performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with product, data, and application teams to design and enable AI/ML and Gen AI solutions on modern cloud platforms.
• Oversee hybrid/multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with enterprise architects, CISO, and business leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Champion the adoption of DevOps/SRE practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code standards.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including Gen AI infrastructure, serverless computing, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and edge computing.
• Own vendor and budget management for cloud infrastructure services and tools.
• Monitor service performance, uptime SLAs, and disaster recovery posture across all platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure and cloud leadership roles, with recent focus on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven success in leading large-scale cloud infrastructure teams (50+), including distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing and operating resilient cloud environments with a focus on high availability, security, and automation.
• Familiarity with Gen AI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI) and experience supporting real-world use cases.
• Strong track record in innovation projects, cloud modernization, and tech transformation within an end-user or enterprise setting.
• In-depth understanding of cloud cost management, FinOps, and infrastructure scaling strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Koh Ching Wen (Xu Jingwen)
EA Reg No: R1108631