Position Title : Cloud Solutions Practice Head.
Location : Hyderabad, India (Travel as Needed).
Reports To : CEO / Executive Leadership Team.
Employment Type : Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role.
Industry : Information Technology & Services | Cloud Solutions | AI & Digital Transformation.
Join the Future of Enterprise Cloud.
At BPMLinks, we are building a cloud-first future for enterprise clients across the globe.
As our Cloud Solutions Practice Head, you wont just lead a team, youll shape a legacy.
Position Overview :
BPMLinks LLC is seeking an accomplished and visionary Cloud Solutions Practice Head to establish and lead our newly launched Cloud Solutions Practice, aligning cloud innovation with business value creation.
This is a pivotal leadership role that will oversee the full spectrum of cloud consulting, engineering, cost optimization, migration, and AI / ML-enabled services across our global delivery portfolio.
The ideal candidate is a cloud thought leader with deep expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Oracle).
You will play a key role in scaling multi-cloud capabilities, building high-performing teams, and partnering with clients to drive cost efficiency, performance, security, and digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities :
Practice Strategy & Leadership :
- Define and execute the vision, roadmap, and service catalog for the Cloud Solutions Practice.
- Build a world-class delivery team of cloud architects, engineers, DevOps professionals, and data specialists.
- Align the practices capabilities with BPMLinks broader business transformation initiatives.
Cloud & Data Architecture Oversight :
Lead the design and deployment of scalable, secure, cost-optimized cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.Direct complex cloud and data migration programs, including :Transitioning from legacy systems to Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery.Data pipeline orchestration using Azure Data Factory, Airflow, Informatica.Modernization of Oracle and SQL Server environments.Guide hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless architectures.Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps Leadership :
Architect and institutionalize cloud cost governance frameworks and FinOps best practices.Leverage tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and third-party FinOps platforms.Drive resource rightsizing, workload scheduling, RIs / SPs adoption, and continuous spend monitoring.Client Engagement & Solution Delivery :
Act as executive sponsor for strategic accounts, engaging CXOs and technology leaders.Lead cloud readiness assessments, transformation workshops, and solution design sessions.Ensure delivery excellence through agile governance, quality frameworks, and continuous improvement.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Talent Development :
Partner with sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams to define go-to-market strategies and win pursuits.Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, upskilling, certification, and technical excellence.Mentor emerging cloud leaders and architects across geographies.Cloud Services Portfolio You Will Lead :
Cloud Consulting & Advisory :
Cloud readiness assessments, cloud strategy and TCO analysis.Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud governance, regulatory advisory (HIPAA, PCI, SOC2).Infrastructure, Platform & Application Services :
Virtual machines, networking, containers, Kubernetes, serverless computing.App hosting, API gateways, orchestration, cloud-native replatforming.Cloud Migration & Modernization :
Lift-and-shift, refactoring, legacy app migration.Zero-downtime migrations and DR strategies.Data Engineering & Modern Data Platforms :
Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift.Azure Data Factory, Oracle Cloud, Informatica, ETL / ELT pipelines.DevOps & Automation :
CI / CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).Release orchestration and intelligent environment management.Cloud Security & Compliance :
IAM, encryption, CSPM, SIEM / SOAR, compliance audits and policies.Cost Optimization & FinOps :
Reserved instances, spot instances, scheduling automation.Multi-cloud FinOps dashboards, showback / chargeback enablement.AI / ML & Analytics on Cloud :
Model hosting (SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML), RAG systems, semantic vector search.Real-time analytics with Power BI, Looker, Kinesis.Managed Cloud Services :
24 / 7 monitoring (NOC / SOC), SLA-driven support, patching, DR management.Training & Enablement :
Certification workshops, cloud engineering training, CoE development.Required Qualifications :
15+ years of experience in enterprise IT and cloud solutions, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.Expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP (certifications preferred).Proven success in scaling cloud practices or large delivery units.Hands-on experience with data platforms : Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Oracle.In-depth understanding of FinOps principles, cost governance, and cloud performance tuning.Excellent executive-level communication, strategic thinking, and client-facing presence.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience serving clients in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, public sector).Strong commercial acumen with experience in pre-sales, solutioning, and deal structuring.MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Management.What We Offer :
Opportunity to define and scale a global Cloud Practice from the ground up.Direct influence on innovation, customer impact, and company growth.Collaboration with a forward-thinking executive team and top-tier AI engineers.Competitive compensation, performance-linked incentives, and potential equity.Culture of ownership, agility, and continuous learning.(ref : hirist.tech)