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RS

Head of Cloud

RS

. Define and own the Group cloud strategy, operating model and roadmaps across AWS, Microsoft Azure and strategic SaaS platforms .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing cloud strategies across AWS and Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on cloud governance, automation, and security. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex cloud operations, ensuring resilience, compliance, and cost optimization.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud Strategy DevelopmentAWS And Microsoft Azure ExpertiseDevSecOps LeadershipCI/CD And Automation KnowledgeOperational Service Management

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Hard Skills
Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure As CodePolicy As CodeCloud SecurityCloud MigrationAutomationObservabilityVulnerability ManagementCompliance AutomationDisaster Recovery
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingStakeholder InfluenceRelationship BuildingTalent Development
Tools & Technologies
AWSMicrosoft AzureCI/CD ToolsCloud Management PlatformsManaged Service Partners
Industry Keywords
Cloud GovernanceCloud OperationsService DeliveryRisk ManagementFinancial Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and own the Group cloud strategy, operating model and roadmaps across AWS, Microsoft Azure and strategic SaaS platforms
  • Lead the Cloud Competency Centre, Cloud Engineering and DevSecOps capabilities
  • Set standards, guardrails, reusable patterns and clear service ownership
  • Ensure cloud platforms, landing zones and engineering services are secure, resilient, scalable, automated, observable and cost-effective
  • Drive infrastructure as code, policy as code, CI/CD, secure pipelines, test automation, golden paths and developer enablement
  • Lead migration and modernisation of Operating Company infrastructure, applications and platforms into approved Group cloud environments
  • Maintain cloud operations, resilience, backup, disaster recovery, continuity testing and continual service improvement
  • Partner with the FinOps Lead to manage cloud budgets, consumption, commitments, allocation, forecasting and optimisation
  • Own strategic relationships with AWS, Microsoft, Managed Service Partners, systems integrators and specialist suppliers
  • Manage operational, technical, supplier, security and financial risks, supporting audit and assurance activity
  • Build relationships across Architecture, Cyber Security, Product Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance, Procurement, Legal and Operating Company stakeholders
  • Develop a high-performing, inclusive and accountable global team through direction, coaching, succession planning and capability development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven senior leadership experience across Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure or DevSecOps in a complex enterprise
  • Experience leading global teams, managers, engineering leads and senior technical specialists
  • Strong record of capability and talent development
  • Experience defining cloud strategy, operating models, governance and transformation roadmaps
  • Strong enterprise knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • Knowledge of landing zones, cloud governance, automation, observability, infrastructure as code, policy as code and cloud security
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps and the software delivery lifecycle
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, secure pipelines, automated testing, vulnerability management and compliance automation
  • Experience leading cloud migration, modernisation or data centre exit across multiple business units or Operating Companies
  • Strong operational service management, resilience, continuity, risk and compliance experience
  • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, cloud consumption, contracts, suppliers and technology cost optimisation
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical matters into clear outcomes, risks, costs and investment priorities
  • Experience managing strategic relationships with Cloud Service Providers, Managed Service Partners and systems integrators

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Short-term incentive opportunity
  • Pension/retirement
  • Life assurance
  • Salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme)
  • Medical plans
  • Health screening
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Holiday / paid time off
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discounted gym/health club membership
  • Transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing)
  • Onsite catering/lunch vouchers
  • Retail discounts
  • Spotlight global recognition programme