CCSI Cloud Strategy Director

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Location: Southfield MI (hybrid)

About the Role

In this senior leadership role on AlixPartners Corporate Services team you will define evolve and drive execution of the firms cloud and platform strategy with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled platforms GitHub-centric delivery models GitOps operating principles Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and containerized cloud-native architectures.

This role is a key member of the CCSI (Cloud Client Services and Innovation) leadership team and partners closely with Cloud Platform Delivery & Operations Cloud Architecture & Automation Security and Business stakeholders to ensure that strategy translates into scalable secure and operable platforms across the enterprise.

The CCSI Cloud Strategy Director is a full-time role Southfield MI and reports to the Head of Engineering. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

What youll do

AI Platform & Cloud Strategy Leadership

• Lead define and own the enterprise cloud and platform strategy including vision multi-year roadmaps guiding principles and success metrics across Azure AWS and GCP with Azure as the primary platform.
• Lead strategy for AI machine learning and large language model (LLM) platforms ensuring scalable secure and responsible adoption of Azure-native AI services.
• Establish strategic direction for AI platform enablement including governance lifecycle management cost controls and integration into enterprise workflows.
• Align AI and cloud strategy with business growth operational excellence security and innovation objectives.

GitHub GitOps & Infrastructure as Code Strategy

• Define and champion GitHub as the system of record for infrastructure platform and configuration changes across the enterprise.
• Establish GitOps as the standard operating model for cloud and platform delivery embedding pull-requestdriven change management traceability and auditability.
• Set strategic standards for Infrastructure as Code with Terraform as the primary tool supported by ARM Bicep and policy-as-code practices.
• Partner with delivery and architecture leaders to ensure IaC CI/CD and GitOps practices are consistently applied across teams and environments.

Containers & Cloud-Native Platform Direction

• Define strategy for container platforms and cloud-native architectures including orchestration lifecycle management and integration into CI/CD and GitOps pipelines.
• Guide modernization initiatives toward microservices containerized workloads and platform-based delivery models.
• Verify container and cloud-native strategies align with reliability security compliance and operational support requirements.

Governance Value Realization & Executive Engagement

• Establish governance frameworks covering FinOps risk management security compliance resiliency and platform standardization.
• Align cloud and AI strategy with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC2 ISO27001 HIPAA etc.).
• Drive executive-level reporting on cloud and AI value realization including cost transparency risk posture platform maturity and performance.
• Lead build-vs-buy decisions platform consolidation efforts modernization initiatives and technical debt reduction.
• Influence and mentor architecture engineering and operations leaders without direct line authority with an emphasis on strategic alignment across execution teams.
• Establish and manage relationships with strategic cloud AI and platform vendors and partners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with executive leadership on strategy trade-offs risks and outcomes.

Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities duties or responsibilities.

What youll bring

• BS or BA in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in cloud architecture platform engineering or cloud-enabled enterprise technology roles with at least 5 years in a strategy or senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing enterprise-scale cloud and platform strategies in complex regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure with strong working knowledge of AWS and/or GCP.
• Proven leadership guiding AI / ML and LLM platform strategy including governance responsible AI considerations and operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of GitHub-based delivery models GitOps operating principles Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD platforms.
• Strategic understanding of container platforms and cloud-native architectures including their impact on operations security and cost.
• Experience leading cloud governance FinOps security compliance and platform standardization initiatives.
• Ability to influence outcomes across multiple teams through vision executive presence and clear communication.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance technical depth operational realities and business outcomes.
• Experience operating in large production-oriented service environments supporting mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of risk management governance and compliance within a function.
• Proven ability to build lead and sustain high-performing leadership teams including succession planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to deliver clear compelling executive-level messaging.
• Commitment to leading by example in driving collaboration inclusion and professionalism fostering productive working relationships.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours and as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with and promote and abide by our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartnersCode of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health vision dental disability 401K tuition reimbursement identity theft protection and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period sick time up to 80 hours annually parental leave and twelve holidays.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with remote working options on Monday and Friday.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

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