Global Cloud Ops & Platform Director

1001 Syneos Health, LLC; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director to lead Cloud Ops and Infrastructure, overseeing strategy across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and on‑prem systems. You will direct server, database, and edge deployments, drive automation, and partner with Security and Finance to optimize cost and risk.

You will lead a global team across NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and collaborate with Engineering, Data/AI, and Finance to advance cloud platforms and achieve scalable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of IT infrastructure/operations, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong expertise in multicloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud).
• Experience in life sciences, pharma, or regulated industries preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with servers (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL/Oracle), containers, and Kubernetes.
• Cloud certifications a plus.
• Proven ability to lead global teams, manage budgets, and deliver large‑scale transformations.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Thought leader in cloud/edge computing with a forward‑looking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a cloud strategy across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud and on-prem systems, ensuring interoperability.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure and services, aligning with AI/ML strategies and adopting emerging technologies.
• Oversee server administration (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL Server, Oracle), and edge deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop an internal developer portal and self-service provisioning.
• Champion automation (IaC, CI/CD) and embed SRE/DevOps practices to drive productivity.
• Lead FinOps initiatives, ensuring cost transparency and budget forecasting.
• Collaborate with Security on IAM, zero-trust, and compliance (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Own relationships with cloud providers and MSPs; negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Lead a global team across NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM and foster high-performance culture.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Multicloud

Leadership

DevOps

FinOps

Security

IAM

Kubernetes

Windows/Linux

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Oracle Cloud

SQL Server

Oracle DB

Kubernetes

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director to lead Cloud Ops and Infrastructure, overseeing strategy across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and on‑prem systems. You will direct server, database, and edge deployments, drive automation, and partner with Security and Finance to optimize cost and risk.

You will lead a global team across NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and collaborate with Engineering, Data/AI, and Finance to advance cloud platforms and achieve scalable, compliant operations.