Senior Manager Cloud

Job Description Job Title: Senior Manager – Cloud Services Location: Belgium (Brussels / Antwerp / Ghent / Hybrid) Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Senior Management About the Role Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Cloud Services to lead their cloud strategy, implementation, and operations across their Belgian and broader European operations. This role involves driving digital transformation initiatives, ensuring the scalability and security of their cloud infrastructure, and leading a high-performing cloud engineering team. You will collaborate closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment between cloud capabilities and business needs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership and strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Cloud Strategy & Governance: Develop and execute the cloud strategy aligned with business objectives, including cloud adoption, cost optimization, risk management, and performance metrics. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of cloud architects, engineers, and DevOps professionals. Cloud Architecture Oversight: Guide the design and deployment of scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Stakeholder Management: Act as the bridge between technical teams and senior leadership. Communicate cloud vision, strategy, risks, and benefits to non-technical stakeholders. Compliance & Security: Ensure all cloud environments meet GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant compliance and regulatory requirements. Cost & Vendor Management: Oversee cloud budgets, manage vendor relationships, and implement cost optimization practices. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with cloud trends and innovations. Promote best practices and continuous improvement in cloud processes and tools. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Experience: 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role focused on cloud services. Proven track record in leading cloud transformation or migration projects. Hands-on experience with public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience in hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments is a plus. Background in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD. Certifications (preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect ITIL, TOGAF, or other IT governance frameworks Soft Skills & Core Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Business acumen and strategic thinking Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are strong assets Ability to work in a multicultural and cross-functional environment What our client offers Competitive salary package with benefits (car allowance, bonus, insurance, etc.) Hybrid working model (flexible remote and on-site presence) Continuous learning & development opportunities International, collaborative work environment Projects with high impact across Belgium and Europe