Job Description
Job Description
Job SummaryThe Senior Director of Cloud and Data Services will lead a new business unit that delivers modern computer, storage, and data services to North Carolina-based research, education, telehealth, and other public sector entities. The Senior Director will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for our data and cloud service line, with a primary focus on creating and delivering innovative customer-facing and internal services. This role combines technical expertise with product management, business development, operational excellence, and team leadership to deliver MSP / Carrier / Enterprise -class cloud and data services that meet evolving market demands.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Service Development & Innovation
- Lead the creation of new services within MCNC’s Cloud and Data Services business, including the following areas :
Private cloud services utilizing premise infrastructure located in MCNC’s data center facilities.
Public cloud service offerings utilizing partnerships with public cloud providers and their offered service capabilities.Hybrid cloud solutions based on integrated capabilities between these public and private cloud solutions.Data services based on and powered by the provided public, private, and hybrid cloud service offerings.Establish and manage a service development lifecycle process, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and deployment phasesCreate business cases and ROI analyses for new service offeringsDevelop pricing models and go-to-market strategies for cloud and data servicesMaintain awareness of emerging technologies and assess their potential for new service offeringsBuild and manage a technology evaluation framework for assessing new solutions and vendorsOversee proof-of-concept implementations for promising technologiesCreate and maintain a service portfolio roadmap aligned with market trends and customer needsStrategic Planning and Operational Excellence
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for data and cloud service line, including capacity planning, technology roadmaps, and service delivery frameworksDesign and establish service catalogs, operational procedures, and governance models for data center servicesCreate and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and operating level agreements (OLAs)Lead strategic initiatives for data center optimization, consolidation, and modernizationDevelop, implement, and maintain business resilience and risk mitigation practices for cloud and data products and servicesEstablish and maintain operational processes, procedures, and standards for data center servicesImplement ITIL-based or other appropriate service management practices and continuous improvement programsOversee incident, problem, and change management processesAlign operations to MCNC long-range goals and strategic plan; monitor and optimize service performance metrics and KPIsDesign and implement automation for service delivery and managementEnsure all ongoing aspects of financial management are targeted, monitored, and met, including but not limited to pricing, cost, forecasting, and budgeting.Customer Engagement & Service Management
Work directly with CMO and MCNC sales to identify and interact with key customers to understand their needs, gather requirements for new services, and establish feedback loops for service improvementsWork with CMO to determine addressable market and revenue projectionsCreate customer onboarding and migration frameworksImplement customer success metrics and monitoring systemsInfrastructure Management
Oversee the planning, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of premise data center infrastructure. This will include partnering with other departments on decisions related to power, cooling, network, and security systems.Manage data center capacity planning and optimization to ensure efficient resource utilizationDrive infrastructure automation and orchestration initiativesOversee the planning, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of cloud-based computing solutions used to operate defined service offerings.Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and / or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience in service development and product management5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and working closely with other organizational functionsStrong understanding of data center technologies, standards, and best practicesExperience with ITIL framework and service management principlesFinancial acumen with experience in budget planning and oversight, forecasting, revenue growth strategies, P&L management, and cost-benefit analysisMust have a valid driver's license and will be required to drive a company vehicle on company business. Pre-employment and annual MVR checks will be required during your employment with the company for this position in order to be approved to drive a company-owned vehicle.Background and sex offender checks will be performed for pre-employment and annually during your employment with the company.This role will be required to adhere to the MCNC Substance Abuse policy, which may include drug / alcohol screening at hire and periodically or randomly during employment.Technical Knowledge
Experience with cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud environmentsTechnical understanding of modern data analysis and managementVirtualization technologiesData security, and legal and regulatory complianceAutomation and orchestration platformsNetwork architecture and securityService design and development methodologiesTechnology assessment frameworksProduct management tools and techniquesData center infrastructure (power, cooling, network)Infrastructure monitoring and management toolsEnergy management systemsPreferred Qualifications / Specialties
Experience in data center operations and infrastructure managementKnowledge of green data center practices and sustainability initiativesTechnical understanding and awareness of modern AI / ML frameworks, platforms, packages, infrastructure, and servicesProfessional certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or equivalentExperience with data center automation and DCIM toolsProduct management certification or experienceExperience with agile service development methodologiesBusiness Competencies
Understanding of product development methodologies, industry trends, agile practices, and strong technical insight to make informed decisionsCan design customer success metrics and monitoring, and service innovation process managementStrategic Vision / Thinking : Develop and apply long-term strategies that align with organizational goalsMust understand of industry trends, challenges, and opportunitiesHas expertise in building and maintaining strong client partnerships at the executive levelPossesses skill in managing complex budgets, P&L management, forecasting revenue, driving profitabilityLeadership Competencies
Must be able to inspire and motivate teams, setting a clear vision, fostering collaboration and empowering team members; Strong capacity to recruit, develop, and retain top talentMust be able to lead organizational transformations and adapting to evolving market conditionsMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences; Ability to inspire confidence and credibility among team members, clients, and stakeholdersMust possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex business and technical challengesEmotional Intelligence : Self-awareness and ability to manage interpersonal relationships effectivelyDisclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
MCNC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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