Senior Director of Cloud & Dev Ops

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

LifeWorks EAP

Patterson Perks Program

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Cloud & Dev Ops to define and execute enterprise cloud and security strategies, including Azure and GCP, SAP Basis, and automation initiatives. You will lead global teams, oversee budgets, and drive cost optimization while aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and strategic partnerships across IT and business units. Remote-friendly environment with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT-related field.
• Extensive cloud infra, security, and IT operations leadership.
• Experience with SAP landscapes, Basis, and S/4HANA helpful.
• Strong vendor governance and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-cloud strategy, landing zone engineering, and FinOps.
• Oversee security risk assessments, BCDR, and cyber ops.
• Direct SAP platform governance and release management.
• Drive automation and enterprise DevOps programs (RPA, IaC).
• Manage budgets, vendor relations, and M&A technology due diligence.
• Build onshore/offshore infrastructure and security teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

12 years of cloud/IT infrastructure experience

6 years of leadership experience

SAP ecosystems experience

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CI/CD

Azure

GCP

Job description

Patterson isn’t just a place to work, it’s a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people‑first, always advancing, and results‑driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Senior Director, Cloud & Dev Ops is responsible for the strategy, governance, and operational performance of the organization’s cloud infrastructure and information security functions, including enterprise infrastructure, multi cloud architecture, cybersecurity, SAP platform governance, and IT operations to ensure secure, scalable, resilient, and business‑aligned technology platforms. This role is accountable to define and execute multi‑year infrastructure and security strategies, directing leaders responsible for service delivery and cyber security operations and influencing enterprise decisions that protect technology assets while enabling business growth. This role leads enterprise cloud strategy across Azure and GCP, owns the SAP Basis and landscape function underpinning enterprise operations, drives automation through RPA, and manages IT budget and vendor governance.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute strategies, roadmaps, standards, and operational plans for a multi‑cloud architecture, including landing zone engineering, hybrid and multi‑cloud governance, and cloud FinOps/cost optimization to drive a cloud‑first mindset and reduce on‑premises infrastructure through modern, scalable cloud architecture
• Lead datacenter exit, cloud‑first migration strategy, and development of enterprise DevOps and platform engineering capabilities, to optimize operational performance, resource utilization, risk management, and return on investment through modern, scalable cloud architecture
• Oversee enterprise security risk assessments, vulnerability management activities, network modernization, service desk, end‑user computing, and business continuity/disaster recovery (BCDR) programs to reduce security exposures and strengthen organizational resilience
• Direct the IT due diligence, day‑1 cutover plans, and technology standardization for acquisitions, as well as vendor governance and managed service provider consolidation to effectively manage costs, risks, security and operational efficiency in alignment with overall IT project and financial management practices
• Build and lead onshore/offshore infrastructure, cloud, and security teams, aligning delivery with business priorities
• Oversee SAP platform, including system release and release implementations to drive enterprise‑wide consistency and ensure platform meets rigorous architecture, security, and compliance standards
• Develop and maintain governance standards across the SAP ecosystem to ensure stability, security, and alignment with financial and operational requirements
• Lead the enterprise RPA program to drive automation strategy, delivery, and governance across infrastructure, IT operations, and business processes
• Establish repeatable automation delivery models and implement low‑code AI‑enabled automation processes to extended delivery capacity to business teams under enterprise guardrails for security, identity, and data access
• Direct the design, implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of technology architecture, policies, and processes for organisational systems, networks, databases, and technology assets across a multi‑tenant environment
• Direct compliance readiness for frameworks (e.g., DoD CMMC, SOX IT General Controls)
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

People Management

• Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties
• Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or experience
• 12 years of progressive experience in cloud infrastructure, information technology infrastructure, cyber security, or related technology disciplines
• 6 years of leadership or people management experience
• Experience managing SAP ecosystems, to include experience with SAP implementations, upgrades/releases in S/4HANA, SAP Basis, and SAP Landscape

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field
• 15 years of progressive enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and security experience
• SAP HANA certification (System Administration, OS/DB Migration, or equivalent)
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect/Administrator certification
• Experience with enterprise DevOps and infrastructure-as-code capability (Terraform, Bicep, CI/CD)
• Experience with distribution, manufacturing, or multi‑site operating environments

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills; able to effectively present complex technical concepts clearly with non‑technical audiences
• Strong collaboration, ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence decision‑making; project management, problem‑solving, analytical , risk assessment, and issue resolution capabilities
• Strong project management and IT financial management skills, including infrastructure budget, forecasting, and vendor governance accountabilities
• Enterprise RPA program experience, including automation strategy, delivery, and governanceExperience building and leading onshore/offshore infrastructure and security teams, and leading IT due diligence and day‑1 cutover planning for M&A integration
• Ability to lead and influence through multiple levels of leadership and build alignment with executive stakeholders
• Extensive cloud experience across both Azure and GCP, including landing zone architecture, hybrid/multi‑cloud governance, and cost optimization; experience with DoD CMMC or similar regulated compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading Zero Trust/SASE security architecture and enterprise identity governance

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts FrequentlyMake Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly
• Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally
• Bend Rarely
• Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely
• Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely
• Move/Traverse Rarely
• Repetitive Motions Rarely

Working Environment

• Hazards Occasionally

Environmental Conditions

• Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
• Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace.

Travel Requirements

• 20% This position requires occasional travel

What’s In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$177,700.00 - $237,033.33

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.