Director, Cloud Engineering

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Alameda, CAtime type:
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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR6471
** SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE****:
** The Director, IT Product Management - Cloud Platform, will lead a portfolio of cloud products critical to Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients. Operating within a product-centric model, the Director IT Product Management will be responsible for defining product roadmaps, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading agile product teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Define and operate our AWS landing zone, include automation, security and monitoring requirements
* Define and operate terraform-based automation platform for deployment and management infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
* Define and manage a set of AWS infrastructure standards for the enterprise to ensure consistency and security across all our AWS cloud environments
* Drive improvements that help us to scale through optimization and automation
* Act as the technical product owner for key cloud platform services, including cloud infrastructure and automation
* Work with other IT teams to map their technical requirements in AWS services
* Work with other teams on cost management, including chargeback and detail usage reporting
** Product Strategy and Roadmap
*** Define and champion the strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of cloud products.
* Collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to understand their business needs, challenges, and make recommendations to influence strategic opportunities for actionable product roadmaps.
* Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and technology trends assessment to identify new opportunities to maintain competitive technology utilization.
* Prioritize product initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and resource availability and provide recommendations short and long term strategi investments.
* Lead architecture and design patterns to build solutions correctly and in a secured manner.
** Product Development and Delivery
*** Oversee the development process from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization and ensure efficient and effective product development processes and may recommend implementation improvements (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban).
* Own and drive the definition of clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications, ensuring alignment with overall product vision and business objectives.
* Partner with engineering, architecture, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely delivery of secure, scalable and high-quality products.
* Develop partnerships with external vendors and service providers to align internal product roadmaps, delivery timelines and operational excellence standards.
* Lead a user-centric design approach, leveraging user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to continuously improve the user experience and effectiveness of cloud solutions.
* Manage and sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability.
* Lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Product Lead(s) and data platform specialists, by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the data lifecycle.
** Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on product vision, priorities, and outcomes.
* Lead communication and decision-making across product teams, business units, and IT functional groups.
* Represent the team in leadership forums, strategic planning sessions, and cross-departmental initiatives.
* Act as a primary liaison between IT and various business functions, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes and benefits.
** Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance
*** Ensure operational stability, performance, and security by working closely with other IT teams.
* Assist in the establishment of governance frameworks for vendor partnerships and third-party software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance mandates, and business continuity objectives.
* Help define and enforce processes to ensure all feature releases comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal quality and security standards.
* Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements.
* Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success, adoption, and business impact of digital solutions, driving continuous improvement based on data.
** Team Leadership & Development
*** Make recommendations for talent strategy to the team by attracting,…