Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Overview

Role: Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Location: Oak Park Heights, MN

Salary: $121,804 - $188,796, dependent on skills and qualifications

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager III to lead our MS Azure Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team. This role oversees the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern Dev Sec Ops  practices, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and cost‑effective while aligning with organizational objectives.

• Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and Dev Sec Ops  practice.
• Leads and defines Dev Sec Ops  strategies and oversee all Dev Sec Ops  processes
• Own and evolve Dev Ops platforms (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning.
• Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.

• Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.
• Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost.
• Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management.
• Define & implement a modern Dev Sec Ops  practice, including an automation, and platform engineering mindset.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.

• Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.
• Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement Fin Ops practices for budget forecasting and accountability.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
• 3+ years of experience managing a Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
• 7+ years managing people within an IT enterprise

• Significant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD systems, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Strong understanding of databases, servers, storage, networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, RBAC, and incident response in cloud environments.

• Demonstrated experience in organizing teams to respond to changing business requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying innovations to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Support audits, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring readiness and compliance.

• Must have experience leading/managing an Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
• Experience building a Dev Ops-first culture emphasizing automation, ownership, and reliability
• 5+ years of team management or technical leadership experience aligning infrastructure strategies with business needs
• Experience mentoring engineers, leading roadmaps, and balancing hands-on work with strategic leadership
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Cloud Platform Certifications such as Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with Fin Ops, platform engineering, or internal developer platforms (IDPs).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.