Cloud Engineering Manager

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard's Cloud Engineering team is seeking a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing group delivering scalable, reliable cloud solutions across multi-cloud environments. You will drive engineering excellence, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities shaping cloud platform maturity.

In this leadership role, you will mentor engineers, coordinate with Platform Engineering, Architecture and DevOps, and establish standards, metrics, and operating models to accelerate cloud adoption and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in cloud engineering/ platform engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and cloud architectures.
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing cloud engineering team with mentorship and performance assessments.
• Develop, manage, and optimize cloud platform capabilities across Vanguard's cloud environment.
• Drive automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with Platform Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, and other stakeholders to design scalable cloud solutions.
• Set engineering standards, operating models, and KPIs for reliability and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement in cloud performance, availability, and resilience.
• Monitor metrics and OKRs to measure platform reliability and team impact.
• Enhance visibility and operational insights across cloud teams.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Cloud engineering leadership

Team development

Automation

AI-enabled solutions

Multi-cloud

Platform engineering

CI/CD

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Are you passionate about cloud technology, engineering leadership, and building high-performing teams? Join Vanguard's growing Cloud Engineering organization as a Cloud Engineering Manager. As the Cloud Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud solutions across Vanguard's multi-cloud environment. You will drive engineering excellence, enable platform capabilities, and partner with technology teams to accelerate cloud adoption and innovation. You'll operate at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and emerging AI-driven capabilities, helping teams build, operate, and optimize cloud solutions that support Vanguard's mission and business objectives. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a growing function while helping shape the future of cloud engineering at Vanguard.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing cloud engineering team. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to team members. Assess performance and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with HR policies and procedures.
• Lead a team responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing cloud platform capabilities across Vanguard's cloud environment.
• Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, engineering productivity, and cloud management practices.
• Partner with Platform Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, Infrastructure, Application Development, and other stakeholders to design and implement scalable cloud solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and operating models that enable reliable and efficient cloud operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cloud performance, availability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Develop and monitor metrics, KPIs, and OKRs that measure platform reliability, team effectiveness, and engineering outcomes.
• Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to improve visibility, operational insights, and overall cloud maturity.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives and support adoption of emerging technologies and engineering practices.
• Build strong partnerships across technology teams to prioritize work, remove obstacles, and deliver business value.
• Stay current on industry trends, cloud technologies, AI capabilities, and platform engineering best practices.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required, including experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or related technology functions.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and a strong understanding of cloud platforms, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to drive complex technical decisions.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, and cloud-native technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Qualifications that make an impact

• Experience with Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, or other AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and technology innovation.
• Experience leading structured process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, container platforms, and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience operating and optimizing enterprise cloud platforms.
• Experience building engineering roadmaps and leading transformational technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with FinOps, cloud cost optimization, observability, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience developing engineering metrics and leveraging data to drive decision-making.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.