Amach is an industry‑leading technology‑driven company with headquarters located in Dublin and remote teams in the UK and Europe.
Our blended teams of local and nearshore talent are optimised to deliver high quality and collaborative solutions.
Established in 2013, we specialise in cloud migration and development, digital transformation including agile software development, DevOps, automation, data and machine learning…
Cloud Operations Manager
We are seeking an experienced people‑focused Cloud Operations Manager to lead and develop high‑performing Cloud and DevOps teams. This key role combines leadership with technical expertise to drive cloud operations, optimise performance and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
You will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and contributing to our broader strategic direction. As a leader, you will ensure operational excellence, compliance with standards, and play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud services and overall company growth.
Required Skills
* Proven experience in leading and managing Cloud or DevOps teams (5+ years).
* Demonstrated success in building, coaching, and retaining high‑performing teams.
* Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and goal‑setting techniques.
* Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
* Experience in implementing operational improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
* Solid knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and modern collaboration tools.
* Strong problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
Leadership and Team Development
* Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing Cloud and DevOps teams.
* Cultivate a culture of high performance, continuous development, and accountability.
* Set clear performance objectives and metrics to measure success for individuals and teams.
* Implement career progression frameworks, and tailored development plans to foster growth.
* Regularly evaluate team performance, providing constructive feedback and recognition.
* Address underperformance with coaching, development, and decisive action when necessary.
Operational Excellence
* Optimize reporting structures to ensure operational efficiency and scalability.
* Collaborate with leadership to align team objectives with Amach's strategic goals.
* Streamline workflows and remove bottlenecks to enhance team productivity.
* Ensure adherence to best practices across Agile methodologies and project delivery.
Talent Acquisition and Retention
* Partner with recruitment teams to attract and hire top‑tier talent.
* Establish effective onboarding processes to integrate new team members seamlessly.
* Foster an environment where employees are motivated, inspired, and committed to Amach’s mission.
* Develop strategies to retain high performers and reduce attrition.
Stakeholder and Client Engagement
* Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, providing project updates, team performance and outcomes clearly and effectively.
* Manage client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and alignment of deliverables.
* Collaborate with leadership to align team operations with Amach's financial and strategic goals.
* Support project profitability by ensuring teams deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Contribute to bids and proposals by providing insights on team capabilities, resource planning, and operational excellence.
* Hands‑on experience leading multi‑disciplinary IT teams embedded within client organisations, ideally complex or regulated industries such as aviation or aerospace.
* Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.
* Proven experience in managing cloud operations, with demonstrable experience in AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, VPC).
* Strong background in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure in line with best practices.
* Solid understanding of DevOps principles, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
* Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.
* Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation strategies and experience managing cloud budgets and usage forecasting.
* Familiarity with security and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments, including data protection and identity/access management.
* Experience working in ITIL‑based environments, with a strong understanding of incident, change, and problem management processes.
* Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi‑cloud strategies is a plus.
What’s in it for you
* An opportunity to join a fast‑growing company
* Options for career advancement
* Learning and development opportunities
* Flexible working environment
* Competitive salaries based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Amach is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is intended to convey essential responsibilities and qualifications for this role, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that an employee may be required to perform.
If you are passionate about driving customer success, advising on strategic solutions, and contributing to product innovation, we would love to hear from you!
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