Head of Cloud Platforms

Head of Cloud Platforms (Azure) DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of leading global professional services firm who are looking for a Head of Cloud Platforms to join the team on a permanent basis. You will be joining the organisation at a very exciting time as they look to modernise their technology platforms and services, including the introduction of GenAI, Data and Machine Learning platforms. The successful candidate will manage the holistic provision of cloud, network, applications and platforms within the business. Responsibilities: - Deliver the end to end lifecycle management of the portfolio of technology services incorporating the introduction of new services, changes inside the lifecycle and service retirement. - Manage the performance of people, systems and services. - Pursue improvements to the capability and maturity of all aspects of the technology portfolio and drive improvement in the quality and outcomes. - Own the delivery of budgeting, estimating, planning, developing and delivering the portfolio of technology services and systems. - Engage with stakeholders to ensure that services are developed and managed to meet agreed service levels (including extended hours support), security requirements and other quality standards. - Set strategy for the managed portfolio of services. - Act as part of the team investigating how AI can shape the future of the organisation. Required Skills / Experience: - Strong experience of working within a global business and ideally a 24x7 operational environment. - Experience of working within Professional Services or Financial Services highly desirable. - In-depth technical expertise and understanding Azure associated technologies. - Modern service support; experience at working within an ITIL service delivery framework. - Extensive experience in operational structural services, such as agile working and service management. - The ideal candidate will be service-focused with a good understanding of architecture. Head of Cloud Platforms (Azure)