Head of Cloud Governance

This range is provided by The Panther Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from The Panther Group About the Role The Head of Cloud Governance leads the strategy, oversight, and optimization of an organization’s cloud environment to ensure security, compliance, and cost efficiency. This role balances technical expertise with business strategy, working closely with IT teams, customers, and cloud service providers to maintain a stable, secure, and scalable infrastructure. Responsibilities include setting governance frameworks, supporting enterprise-level cloud applications, guiding architectural direction, and managing risk. Strong knowledge of public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), data centers, and virtual infrastructure is essential. Success in this role also requires clear communication, financial awareness of cloud operating costs, and the ability to translate business goals into effective IT strategies. Education requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related scientific/technical discipline required. Master's degree preferred. IT architecture certification e.g., TOGAF is a plus. Cloud solutions architect certification is a plus. Experience requirements Fluent in English, oral and written is required. 7+ years in information technology with a minimum of 3+ years in an IT architecture role. 5+ years of application/solution development experience in a professional environment. 3+ years of experience in designing and maintaining Cloud Services technologies such as Azure, AWS, etc. Experience in designing, assessing, implementing, and maintaining Cloud Services (SaaS, PaaS), maintaining Cloud Infrastructure Services, and monitoring performance of Cloud Service Providers. Experience defining Cloud Information Architecture (IA) and Governance. Experience with Active Directory (on-premises and in MS Azure). Extensive experience in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep understanding of cloud governance frameworks, best practices, and security principles. Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards. Proven ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures. Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical and financial acumen for cost management. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills. Leadership experience with the ability to build and manage teams. Experience and understanding IT Service Management concepts (ITIL), processes and procedures. Applies broad knowledge of IT operations principles, business drivers, and related areas to impact results. Understands the key players in the business and communicates appropriately with them. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate technology terms into business terms required. Communications (written and verbal) and presentation delivery skills required. Demonstrated systems performance monitoring and problem resolution skills. Track record developing and implementing systems infrastructure design best practices and operational policies following industry standard security principles required. Project Management experience and skills. Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs. Major accountabilities Strategy and Framework Development Developing and implementing a comprehensive cloud governance strategy aligned with the organization's IT and business goals. Establishing and maintaining cloud governance policies, standards, and guidelines for architecture, deployment, security, and operations. Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cloud resources and activities. Policy Implementation and Enforcement Leading the implementation of governance policies across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Monitoring compliance with established cloud policies and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards. Developing and enforcing policies related to cloud service usage, access control, and data management. Risk Management and Security Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with cloud services, including data security, operational resilience, and third-party risk. Working closely with security, legal, and risk management teams to ensure data protection, privacy, and risk mitigation in cloud environments. Establishing processes for incident response and recovery related to cloud operations. Cost Optimization and FinOps Developing and implementing strategies for cloud cost management and optimization. Establishing and enforcing cost control measures and monitoring cloud spending. Implementing FinOps practices across all cloud environments. Compliance and Regulatory Adherence Ensuring that all cloud services meet relevant industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and internal compliance requirements. Managing audits and assessments related to cloud governance and compliance. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication Collaborating with IT, security, legal, finance, and business teams to ensure cloud governance policies support business objectives while maintaining security and compliance. Advising senior leadership on cloud governance matters and providing regular updates on compliance status, risks, and improvements. Communicating cloud governance policies and guidelines effectively across the organization. Monitoring the performance of the cloud governance program and compliance efforts. Continuously evaluating and enhancing governance processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in cloud computing. Developing and maintaining Cloud Services architecture and providing input on decisions about new cloud equipment and upgrades. Developing and tracking budgets for new and existing Cloud Infrastructure. Manage and report on the availability of Cloud Services across the Cloud Server Ecosystem to meet required SLAs. Develop and monitor metrics to improve Cloud environment availability and performance. Drive incident resolution from troubleshooting sessions through post-mortems of cloud services related incidents. Develop standards for Cloud Services. Support and maintain a scalable backup solution for the virtualized and standalone Cloud environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17