World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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Director of Cloud Strategy and Operations
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience15 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cloud Platform Strategy and Vision:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of the organization’s cloud platforms.
- Ensure the cloud environment aligns with long-term business goals and IT objectives.
- Cloud Architecture and Design:
- Oversee the architecture and design of cloud infrastructure, ensuring that the platform is robust, scalable, and capable of supporting business-critical applications.
- Lead the effort to build cloud-native solutions that can scale with the growth of the organization.
- Platform Management and Optimization:
- Manage and optimize the cloud platform to ensure high availability, security, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement and optimization initiatives across cloud services and resources.
- Cloud Operations and Governance:
- Establish best practices and governance frameworks for cloud platform management, including security, compliance, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure platforms adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cloud engineers, architects, and platform specialists.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Work closely with engineering, security, data, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud platforms with other IT systems and applications.
- Ensure that platforms support DevOps processes, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and microservices.
- Cloud Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure) and third-party vendors.
- Negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and ensure platform performance meets agreed-upon standards.
- Budget and Cost Management:
- Oversee the financial management of cloud platforms, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Implement strategies to reduce cloud spend while maintaining performance and reliability.
- Innovation and Future Planning:
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
- Provide thought leadership on new tools, practices, and capabilities that could enhance the platform’s capabilities and contribute to business success.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
- Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure certifications) or a Master’s degree are highly desirable.
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 10 years in a leadership role focusing on cloud platform management or infrastructure.
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale cloud platforms.
- Expertise with major cloud service providers (AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform).
- Strong background in cloud architecture, cloud-native applications, microservices, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
- Experience in managing cloud costs and cloud performance optimization.
- Experience working in an Agile environment and managing cross-functional teams.
- Deep technical expertise in cloud computing platforms, architecture, and infrastructure management.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage and mentor diverse teams.
- Strong project management abilities, with a focus on delivering complex cloud initiatives on time and within budget.
- Expertise in cloud security best practices, risk management, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to align cloud technology with business needs and objectives
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply
