Sr Manager - Cloud and Systems

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr Manager - Cloud and Systems to lead critical infrastructure and cloud capabilities for a growing organization in New York, New York. This Contract to Permanent position will oversee teams supporting cloud environments, enterprise data platforms, on-premises systems, and AI-related technology initiatives while ensuring strong alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate brings both strategic leadership and hands-on technical depth to guide platform direction, improve service performance, and build a high-accountability engineering culture.

Responsibilities:

• Guide multiple technical teams across cloud services, enterprise data environments, infrastructure operations, and AI-focused platform support by setting clear goals and execution priorities.

• Provide senior-level leadership for Azure ecosystems, data platforms, servers, storage, virtualization, networking, and related business technology services.

• Define architectural direction, governance standards, and phased technology roadmaps that support operational reliability and long-term platform sustainability.

• Develop managers, engineers, and technical leads through coaching, mentorship, and performance leadership that strengthens team capability and engagement.

• Establish clear ownership for project delivery, platform stability, service quality, and outcomes that support broader business objectives.

• Act as the primary escalation resource for high-impact technical issues, cross-functional challenges, and strategic decision-making needs.

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align infrastructure and cloud investments with organizational priorities and future growth.

• Promote resilient operational practices and continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery models. Requirements * 5+ years of experience leading cloud, infrastructure, or enterprise systems teams in a senior management or comparable leadership role.

• Strong background with AWS technologies, including Amazon EC2 and Auto Scaling, in enterprise production environments.

• Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools to improve configuration management and operational consistency.

• Demonstrated understanding of cloud platforms, on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and networking concepts.

• Ability to set technical direction, evaluate architecture decisions, and balance strategic planning with operational execution.

• Proven success leading cross-functional teams, mentoring technical leaders, and creating accountability across service delivery.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and business priorities. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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