Senior Manager, Cloud & Systems

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior technology leader to drive enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI enablement across hybrid environments. You will define roadmaps, govern architectural standards, and mentor managers and engineers to deliver high-impact infrastructure programs.

Collaborate with executives and business stakeholders to align technology investments with strategic goals, improve operational maturity, and ensure security and resilience across platforms.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in IT or related field.
8+ years in infrastructure, cloud, data platforms, or enterprise systems with leadership.
Experience leading technical teams in complex enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Azure and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

Lead teams responsible for enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI enablement initiatives.
Provide leadership across Azure, enterprise data platforms, infrastructure operations, networking, and virtualization.
Define technology roadmaps, priorities, and architectural standards aligned with business objectives.
Coach and develop managers, engineers, and technical leads while fostering accountability and growth.
Drive delivery of strategic initiatives across modernization, cloud services, data platforms, and AI enablement.
Partner with stakeholders to identify automation, analytics, AI, and operational improvements.

Skills

Azure Cloud Platform

Enterprise Data Platforms

Infrastructure Modernization

AI Enablement

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Identity & Access Management

Hybrid Infrastructure

Automation Strategies

Operational Excellence Frameworks

Job description

Lead teams responsible for enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, on-premises systems, and AI enablement initiatives
Provide leadership across Azure, enterprise data platforms, infrastructure operations, networking, virtualization, and business technology services
Define technology roadmaps, priorities, and architectural standards aligned with business objectives
Coach, mentor, and develop managers, engineers, and technical leads while fostering a culture of accountability and growth
Drive delivery of strategic initiatives across infrastructure modernization, cloud services, data platforms, and AI enablement
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, analytics, AI, and operational improvements
Establish and enforce standards for infrastructure, cloud platforms, data services, automation, and AI governance
Guide architecture decisions across cloud, data warehousing, integrations, identity, resiliency, and operational tooling
Improve operational maturity through service ownership, lifecycle management, monitoring, documentation, and support models
Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and risk teams to strengthen security, resilience, and responsible AI practices
Drive platform reliability, backup and recovery readiness, and business continuity capabilities
Identify and address technical debt, operational inefficiencies, data quality issues, and platform risks
Manage platform performance, scalability, cost optimization, and long‑term technology health
Build strong cross-functional partnerships that improve execution, decision‑making, and business outcomes
Provide leadership visibility into risks, priorities, resource needs, and roadmap progress

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, data platform, enterprise systems, or related technology functions, including leadership experience
Proven experience leading technical teams, managers, engineers, or cross-functional technology initiatives in complex enterprise environments
Strong experience with cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, data platforms/data warehousing, and technology operations
Experience developing technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, operational processes, and scalable business‑focused solutions
Experience leading infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise platform initiatives
Strong knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, and hybrid infrastructure environments
Experience with enterprise data platforms, data warehousing, analytics, and data operations
Familiarity with AI enablement, automation strategies, and responsible AI governance practices
Experience with infrastructure architecture, networking, virtualization, storage, monitoring, and disaster recovery
Knowledge of governance, service ownership, configuration management, and operational excellence frameworks
Experience partnering with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align technology investments with business goals
Strong mentoring, organizational development, and change leadership capabilitiesExperience driving platform cost optimization, lifecycle management, and operational efficiency
Industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent certifications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI enablement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and growth. Proven ability to develop technology roadmaps and governance frameworks that align with business objectives and drive operational efficiency.

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