JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Private Cloud is a pivotal role blending deep technical expertise with leadership acumen. This position requires a strong foundation in virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere, vCloud Director (VCD), and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), paired with a significant emphasis on infrastructure automation and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will possess a broad understanding of technology, capable of driving a team not just versed in VMware technologies but also proficient in automating and orchestrating cloud environments to foster innovation and efficiency.
Base pay range: $160,000 - $180,000 (based on relevant experience).

COMPANY DESCRIPTION – ABOUT OVHCLOUD

OVHcloud US is a subsidiary of OVHcloud, a global cloud provider that specializes in delivering industry-leading performance and cost-effective solutions to better manage, secure, and scale data. OVHcloud US delivers bare metal servers, hosted private cloud, hybrid and public cloud solutions. OVHcloud manages 43 data centers across 12 sites on four continents, manufacturing its own servers, building its own data centers and deploying its own fiber-optic global network to achieve maximum efficiency. Through the OVHcloud spirit of challenging the status quo, the company brings freedom, security and innovation to solve data challenges – today and tomorrow. With a 25-year heritage, OVHcloud is committed to developing responsible technology and strives to be the driving force behind the next cloud evolution. https://us.ovhcloud.com.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cloud & IT infrastructure management, with a focus on virtualization, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (computer science or related technical field), MCA, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient understanding of VMware ecosystem (vSphere, VCD, VCF) with a strong emphasis on leveraging these technologies through automation and orchestration tools.
• Solid experience in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python, Perl) and a keen understanding of IaC principles).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams with a focus on developing an automation-centric culture.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• ITIL certification or equivalent experience in IT service management frameworks

• Lead the strategic direction and management of private cloud infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a focus on automation and DevOps methodologies.
• Champion the design, provisioning, and administration of cloud solutions, emphasizing a balanced expertise in VMware vSphere, VCD, and VCF, alongside robust automation practices.
• Drive the adoption of infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef, to streamline cloud service provisioning and management.
• Cultivate a team adept in both the architectural principles of cloud computing and the operational excellence of DevOps practices, ensuring high availability, performance, and 24x7 support for customer-facing services.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to deepen their understanding of underlying technologies and to innovate in automation and cloud service delivery.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to leverage technical expertise and drive the collaborative development and optimization of cloud solutions.
• Oversee the documentation and standardization of technical procedures, ensuring they are current, comprehensive, and contribute to the achievement of operational excellence.
• Utilize a metrics-driven approach to manage team performance, ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cloud & IT infrastructure management, with a focus on virtualization, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (computer science or related technical field), MCA, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient understanding of VMware ecosystem (vSphere, VCD, VCF) with a strong emphasis on leveraging these technologies through automation and orchestration tools.
• Solid experience in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python, Perl) and a keen understanding of IaC principles).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams with a focus on developing an automation-centric culture.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• ITIL certification or equivalent experience in IT service management frameworks.