8+ years of experience in top tier technology strategy and consulting, or experience in developing strategy for large scale SaaS and Cloud hosting vendors
Significant exposure to senior leaders, experience in leading operating rhythms with senior tech leaders, driving alignment, building consensus on tech strategy decisions
Domain knowledge of building and operating high availability, high performance, reliable and robust platform architectures
Understanding of cloud hosting technologies like AWS and GCP is preferable
Strong understanding of contractual SLAs, performance tracking and reporting
Passion to quickly learn new technology spaces like Generative AI, Blockchain, CyberSecurity, DevOps, Edge Computing, etc.
Strong proficiency in standing up portfolio and program frameworks for complex, multi-company initiatives
Ability to drive technology strategy development including role for build vs buy, core vs context, etc.
Deep understanding of partner management and how to drive partners for high performance
Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity; adapt to and manage change quickly
Thrive in a culture of ownership, delivery, and innovation.
Ability to traverse both vertically and horizontally in a large organization
Excellent balance of people, organizational, and technical skills, and can execute and deliver successfully in situations where authority is not a given.
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
Effective presenter, negotiator, collaborator - regardless of organizational structure or hierarchy
Ability to handle a rapidly changing environment
Professional, team player with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
BA/BS degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent technical experience required