Cloud Delivery Director - Cloud/Apps Migration - Azure EPAM Systems

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We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead delivery excellence in cloud transformation initiatives, driving innovation and value at scale. As the Cloud Delivery Director - Cloud/Apps Migration - Azure, you will play a strategic role in overseeing multi-million-dollar cloud engagements, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless execution of complex programs. This leadership position is pivotal in scaling our delivery frameworks and fostering strong relationships with enterprise clients. Responsibilities Own delivery excellence for multi-million-dollar cloud programs across Azure, AWS, and GCP Lead, mentor, and grow a team of senior Delivery Managers across multiple geographies Define and enforce delivery governance, metrics, risk mitigation, and quality frameworks Partner with Cloud Architects and Account Managers for transformation planning and execution Drive stakeholder engagement with CXOs, enterprise architects, and business sponsors Shape RFPs and customer proposals in collaboration with pre-sales, solutioning, and sales teams Support business growth through account mining, deal shaping, and delivery-led sales Ensure optimal resource planning, P&L management, and forecast accuracy Build and scale delivery frameworks for Cloud Migration, Modernization, and Platform Ops Champion agile, DevOps, FinOps, and security best practices across engagements Contribute to Cloud Practice strategy, capability building, and cross-functional initiatives Provide thought leadership and hands-on guidance in complex cloud technical designs and solutioning Requirements 20+ years in IT with 8+ years in cloud delivery leadership roles Proven delivery ownership of large-scale Cloud Migration & Modernization programs Hands-on experience with at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Excellent people leadership, conflict resolution, and coaching skills Demonstrated stakeholder management at CIO / VP / Director level Experience in shaping RFPs, proposals, and delivery-led growth initiatives Strong understanding of cloud-native, hybrid cloud, and legacy modernization approaches Sound knowledge of DevOps, agile, SRE, and operational models in cloud P&L accountability, budgeting, and delivery governance experience Solid understanding of cloud architecture, reference designs, security, networking, and scalability patterns Nice to have Cloud certifications (AWS Professional, Azure Expert, GCP Architect) Exposure to industry frameworks (SAFe, ITIL, TOGAF, FinOps) Experience leading globally distributed teams Background in consulting or pre-sales solutioning Exposure to regulated industries (BFSI, Healthcare, Telco, etc.),