Director of Azure Cloud Services
Home Based (UK)
Up to £130,000 + benefits
Full-time | Monday – Friday
We are working with one of our clients to find an exceptional Director of Azure Cloud Services to join their global technology leadership team.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define and drive the global Azure cloud strategy, lead large-scale transformation programmes, and shape the future of AI-powered cloud services across a complex enterprise environment.
If you are passionate about Azure, cloud innovation, and leading high-performing global teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence enterprise-wide change at scale.
The Role
As Director of Azure Cloud Services, you will be responsible for the strategy, architecture, and operations of Capita’s global Azure cloud platform.
You will lead the development of scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions while ensuring robust service delivery across a managed service environment.
Working closely with Microsoft and internal technology leaders, you’ll help drive the organisation’s cloud transformation and expand capabilities across AI, automation, and modern cloud services.
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead the global Azure cloud strategy aligned with business and transformation goals
Architect enterprise-scale Azure platforms across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and AI services
Lead global cloud operations, ensuring reliability, scalability and performance
Drive adoption of Azure AI technologies including Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services and Machine Learning
Modernise legacy platforms and enable cloud-native development
Implement strong cloud governance, security and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO27001, NIST)
Build and lead a high-performing global Azure team
Manage vendors, stakeholders and cloud service delivery within a managed services environment
Own financial performance and cloud cost optimisation
What We’re Looking For
Senior leadership experience within Azure cloud strategy and operations
Proven experience managing global cloud environments and distributed teams
Deep expertise across Azure architecture, cloud platforms and AI/ML integration
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience delivering enterprise-scale cloud transformation
Financial and commercial experience managing cloud budgets and optimisation
About Our Client
A global shared service organisation delivering innovation and digital transformation across businesses and clients.
With 3,000+ technology professionals globally, they design and deliver secure, resilient and innovative technology solutions that help organisations transform how they operate and engage with their customers.
Why Join?
Work at the forefront of enterprise cloud transformation
Lead global initiatives across Azure, AI and modern cloud services
Join a high-performing global technology function
Excellent career growth and development opportunities
Interested?
Apply directly.