For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. Overview: Our Cloud Transformation and Operations team is responsible for driving the evolution of cloud capabilities and maintaining the company’s broader data center infrastructure. We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Cloud Engineering and Operations to lead our cloud transformation initiatives, manage hybrid infrastructure, and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions aligned with business priorities. This leadership role oversees cloud and on-premise hosting environments, network services, and end-user collaboration platforms. The ideal candidate will shape and execute our cloud strategy, guide infrastructure modernization, manage key vendor relationships, and lead high-performing teams through transformational change. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning Assess current infrastructure and application landscape for cloud readiness. Develop detailed cloud migration strategies, including timelines, cost estimates, and risk mitigation plans. Define cloud architecture standards and select optimal platforms (Azure, AWS, Private Cloud) based on business and technical needs. Promote innovation, Agile collaboration, and DevOps practices across teams. Cloud Migration & Execution Lead the end-to-end migration of workloads and applications to the cloud. Guide re-architecture, data migration, and infrastructure provisioning with minimal business disruption. Partner cross-functionally with architects, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient cloud solutions. Drive continuous delivery, automation, and full lifecycle ownership of services. Optimization & Operations Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security. Implement cloud- and hybrid architectures to support modernization. Define and enforce operational policies (SLAs, DR, data retention, security). Oversee incident management, CMDB, asset management, and service delivery. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Manage vendor relationships, including staff augmentation and contract negotiations. Collaborate with IT, business units, and security teams to align priorities and manage technical debt. Communicate transformation plans, progress, and KPIs to executive stakeholders. Develop talent and ensure teams stay current with cloud technologies and industry trends. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 10+ years in cloud architecture and infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, security). Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Private Cloud) and services. Proven leadership in cloud migration (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-factoring). 7+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams. Qualifications: Master’s degree. PMI knowledge and familiarity with project management frameworks. Multi-cloud environment expertise. Azure or AWS certifications. Experience in the gas or utility industry. Understanding of modeling, simulation, and testing best practices.

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