VP, Cloud Engineering and Modernization

VP, Cloud Engineering & Modernization Remote | Anywhere in the U.S.

We're looking for a visionary VP of Cloud Engineering & Modernization to lead and scale our cloud-native platforms.

Reporting to the Chief AI, Data & Cloud Officer, this role drives cloud strategy, modernization, and continuous improvement across our infrastructure.

What You'll Do:
☁️ Lead cloud platform strategy, migrations, and modernization
⚙️ Own continuous cloud engineering (CloudOps, FinOps, Security, tooling)
Ensure platforms are secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient
Partner closely with Kubernetes, application, and security teams
Drive measurable outcomes while managing risk and compliance

Your Impact & Expertise:
✅ Strategic leader with a track record in cloud transformation
✅ Expert in driving large-scale platform modernization
✅ Strength in aligning engineering with business priorities
✅ Experience leading high-performing global teams
✅ Committed to innovation, resilience, and scalability

✨ Make an impact at scale-join us and shape the future of cloud.


* Bachelor's degree preferred.


* Deep understanding of cloud architectures and core services across Azure and AWS; ability to define reference architectures, landing zones, and platform standards for enterprise adoption.


* Proven expertise in large-scale data center-to-cloud migration programs, including discovery/assessment, dependency management, wave planning, and cutover execution.


* Strong hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and Automation


* Advanced understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security controls, encryption/key management, and logging/monitoring patterns.


* Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern application platform patterns.


* Working knowledge of FinOps principles, cost governance, tagging strategies, budgeting/forecasting, and optimization techniques.


* Demonstrates strong leadership, manages stakeholders effectively, and communicates well; skilled at influencing both technical and non-technical teams to achieve results even in uncertain situations.


* Strong documentation and program execution skills, including creation of playbooks, runbooks, standards, and KPI-based reporting.


* 15+ years of experience in building and scaling cloud-native platforms.


* 10 + years leading technical teams and/or large cross-functional programs, including vendor/partner management and matrix leadership.


* Demonstrated success leading enterprise migration and modernization initiatives, with accountability for delivery timelines, risk management, and operational stabilization.


* Experience building or operating multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including landing zone design, network connectivity, identity integration, monitoring, and governance controls.


* Strong track record establishing engineering standards and operating procedures (IaC, C...