Managing Vice President, Cloud Engineering & Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Managing Vice President, Cloud Engineering & Operations (AI): Leading the global cloud infrastructure strategy across multi-cloud environments with an accent on operational excellence, automation, and FinOps. Focus on building scalable, secure, and resilient hybrid cloud platforms while driving enterprise digital transformation and AI integration.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Salary: $200,000 - $284,000

Company

hirify.global is a global research and advisory firm providing actionable insights and technology guidance to enterprise leaders worldwide.

What you will do

• Define and execute the global cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private data centers.
• Oversee 24/7 cloud operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability through SRE best practices.
• Lead FinOps initiatives to optimize cloud spend, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Champion a secure-by-design DevOps approach, integrating security and compliance into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing global team of cloud engineers, architects, and operations professionals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align cloud initiatives with business outcomes and AI-driven innovation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud engineering experience with significant senior leadership roles in large global enterprises.
• Deep technical expertise in multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and SRE principles.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large cloud budgets and driving cost optimization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence C-level executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI-driven solutions in an enterprise setting.
• Relevant industry certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or cloud provider architect certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus or uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and support.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO and 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Inclusive culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.