Job Description

Minnesota - Other


Hollstadt Overview


Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.




Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.




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Role:

Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Location:

Oak Park Heights, MN

Salary:

$121,804 - $188,796, dependent on skills and qualifications

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager III to lead our MS Azure Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team. This role oversees the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern DevSecOps practices, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and cost?effective while aligning with organizational objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Management

Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and DevSecOps practice. Leads and defines DevSecOps strategies and oversee all DevSecOps processes Own and evolve DevOps platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevSecOps practices. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning. Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.

Cloud Platform Strategy & Execution

Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives. Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions. Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks. Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

Operational Excellence

Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost. Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management. Define & implement a modern DevSecOps practice, including an automation, and platform engineering mindset. Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs. Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.

Budget & Vendor Management

Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives. Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement FinOps practices for budget forecasting and accountability. Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree is preferred). 3+ years of experience managing a Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team 7+ years managing people within an IT enterprise

Technical Skills

Significant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD systems, and DevSecOps practices. Strong understanding of databases, servers, storage, networking, security, and cloud architecture principles. Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, RBAC, and incident response in cloud environments.

Leadership & Communication

Demonstrated experience in organizing teams to respond to changing business requirements. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional projects. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying innovations to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency. Support audits, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring readiness and compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must have experience leading/managing an Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team Experience building a DevOps-first culture emphasizing automation, ownership, and reliability 5+ years of team management or technical leadership experience aligning infrastructure strategies with business needs Experience mentoring engineers, leading roadmaps, and balancing hands-on work with strategic leadership Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-growth environments Cloud Platform Certifications such as Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. Experience with FinOps, platform engineering, or internal developer platforms (IDPs). Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.








Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we'll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we'll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.