Vice President – Cloud Practice

Vice President – Cloud Practice

Location: Midwest region

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary Vice President – Cloud Practice to shape the future of cloud-driven enterprise solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise in cloud technologies (including Cloud Architecture, Multi-Cloud Strategy, DevOps, Infrastructure Modernization, Security & Compliance, and Data Engineering) with strong leadership in Pre-sales and Solution Design for Enterprise Digital Transformation.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned technologist who can define strategic enterprise cloud architecture, lead implementation of large-scale cloud initiatives, and drive business growth by converting innovative ideas into tangible enterprise benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Scale the Cloud Practice – Develop and implement standardized methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to drive consistency and excellence across cloud initiatives.
• Strategic Alignment and Leadership – Define the cloud strategy and roadmap that tie directly into business goals. Contribute to thought leadership by participating in industry forums, publishing whitepapers, and supporting marketing in crafting compelling narratives around Airo’s cloud expertise.
• Enterprise Strategy – Advise C-level stakeholders on cloud adoption, migration, and scalable enterprise architectures. Foster a customer-first approach by gathering client feedback and translating it into actionable improvements. Develop performance metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of cloud solutions on business outcomes while ensuring continuous optimization.
• Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) – Conceptualize, develop, and deliver POCs and POVs to showcase the value of cloud solutions. Provide guidance on cloud governance, security, and compliance considerations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with Sales, Pre-sales, Data, Infrastructure, and Business teams—internally as well as within client environments—to align cloud solutions with business objectives.
• Pre-Sales Leadership – Manage pre-sales engagements, develop custom solutions, respond to RFPs, and deliver compelling client presentations.
• Practice Development – Lead the Cloud Architecture practice, establishing frameworks, best practices, and governance for enterprise-wide cloud strategy.

Key Qualifications

• 15 years in software architecture, cloud computing, and enterprise digital transformation.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud-native services, and DevOps frameworks, with hands-on expertise in multi-cloud ecosystems.
• Architectural Leadership – Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions.
• Data & Infrastructure Know-how – Hands-on experience with data lake development, cloud networking, infrastructure automation, and hybrid/multi-cloud deployments.
• Strong experience in cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team mentorship skills, with a proven history of driving excellence.