Description
Syneos Health is seeking an Exec Director, Cloud Ops and Infrastructure to lead their cloud operations and infrastructure team.
Job Responsibilities
- Define and execute a cloud strategy across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and on-prem systems, ensuring interoperability.
- Oversee cloud infrastructure and services, aligning with AI/ML strategies and adopting emerging technologies.
- Lead infrastructure management, including server administration (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL Server, Oracle), and edge deployments.
- Collaborate with engineering to develop an internal developer portal and self-service provisioning.
- Champion automation (IaC, CI/CD) and embed SRE/DevOps practices to drive developer productivity.
- Lead FinOps initiatives, ensuring cost transparency and accountability.
- Work with Security teams on IAM, zero-trust, and compliance (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Own relationships with cloud providers (Azure, Oracle, AWS) and MSPs.
- Champion end-user experience, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Lead a global team across NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and build capability in Hyderabad.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 15+ years of IT infrastructure/operations experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
- Strong expertise in multicloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud).
- Experience in life sciences, pharma, or regulated industries preferred.
- Hands-on experience with servers (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL/Oracle), containers, and Kubernetes.
- Cloud certifications a plus.
- Proven ability to lead global teams, manage budgets, and deliver large-scale transformations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Thought leader in cloud/edge computing with a forward-looking mindset.