Keyfactor

Manager, Cloud Engineering

Keyfactor

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ohio • United States

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Cloud

About the role

  • The Manager, Cloud Engineering is accountable for team performance, delivery outcomes, and people leadership across one or more Cloud Engineering teams.
  • This role provides technical leadership through direction, coaching, and oversight, ensuring cloud engineering work aligns with organizational priorities, architectural standards, and operational goals.
  • Sets technical priorities and direction for Cloud Engineering teams in alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.
  • Reviews and approves major technical decisions, designs, and tradeoffs.
  • Acts as an escalation point for high-impact technical and operational issues.
  • Ensures consistent application of engineering standards, security requirements, and best practices across the team(s).
  • Manages performance, development, and engagement of Cloud Engineers and Team Leads.
  • Sets clear expectations, goals, and accountability for team outcomes.
  • Supports career development, feedback cycles, and succession planning.
  • Owns delivery commitments, timelines, and outcomes across assigned teams.
  • Prioritizes work based on business needs, risk, and capacity.
  • Manages dependencies, execution risks, and delivery tradeoffs.
  • Ensures effective execution of operational responsibilities, including incident response and remediation.
  • Partners with Product, Engineering, Security, and Compliance leaders to align priorities and execution.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience
  • 5–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
  • Excellent managerial and organizational skills, strong decision-making, and resource allocation.
  • Proficiency in team management, process improvement, and effective communication.
  • Ability to manage team performance, foster a collaborative environment, and support team development.
  • Ability to manage teams, ensure alignment with company goals, and drive performance improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and mobilize team leaders and business partners.
  • Commitment to staying current with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices.
  • In-depth understanding of departmental workflows and cross-functional processes.
  • Advanced data analysis and performance metrics.
  • Strategic planning and resource allocation.
Benefits
  • Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
  • Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
  • Generous paid parental leave globally.
  • Competitive time off globally.
  • Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
  • DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
  • The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
  • Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
  • Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
  • Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
  • Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
cloud engineeringdata analysisperformance metricsprocess improvementstrategic planningresource allocation
Soft Skills
team managementmanagerial skillsorganizational skillsdecision-makingeffective communicationcollaborative environmentinfluencemotivationmobilization
Certifications
High School Diploma or equivalent