Director, Strategy & Execution – Hybrid Cloud & Intelligent Operations

Lead strategic planning for Hybrid Cloud & Intelligent Operations, integrating infrastructure modernization and AI capabilities.,Translate strategy into clear program roadmaps, priorities, KPIs, and execution plans.,Conduct market and internal assessments to support cloud and AI investment decisions.,Support leadership decision-making with data-driven insights, scenario planning, and structured business cases.,Track progress against KPIs, milestones, and financial targets; proactively identify risks.,Partner with engineering, product, architecture, SRE, Finops, and risk teams to remove roadblocks.,Own executive-level reporting and scorecards for cloud and AI performance, financials, adoption, and operational health.,Develop data-driven insights and dashboards to support leadership decisions.,Prepare content for senior executive forums, steering committees, and quarterly reviews.,Lead HYCIO communications including newsletters, program updates, Town Halls, and success stories.,Shape the program's brand narrative and build high-quality presentations, collateral, and messaging for executives and enterprise partners.,Manage operational rhythms: leadership meetings, planning cycles, governance forums, and operational reviews.,Partner with HR on workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and team engagement.,Lead planning for program-wide events: offsites, training days, roadshows and Program showcases.,Drive process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and cross-team collaboration.

10+ years in technology strategy, cloud strategy, business operations, or enterprise transformation roles.,Strong understanding of hybrid cloud (AWS, Azure, private cloud) and AI/ML concepts (GenAI, AIOps, automation).,Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder technology programs.,Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.,Proven ability to build structure, drive alignment, and influence at senior levels.,Nice to Have: Experience in platform engineering, SRE, DevOps, or AI/ML operations.,Nice to Have: Knowledge of FinOps, cloud governance, and responsible AI practices.,Nice to Have: Experience in financial services or regulated environments.