Cloud Lead

Are you a cloud-savvy strategist with a passion for procurement, vendor management, and service optimisation?


Your new company

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Lead/ Manager to lead the strategic procurement, optimisation, and management of cloud services across a multi-cloud environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring our cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and VMware are aligned with business objectives, secure, cost-effective, and scalable.

You’ll work closely with Cloud Architects, service consumers, and vendors to monitor usage, negotiate contracts, and drive continuous improvement in cloud service delivery.

Your new role

  • Lead the procurement and contract management of cloud platforms and services.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with SLAs.
  • Monitor and optimise cloud service consumption to meet evolving agency needs.
  • Ensure compliance with software asset management (SAM) and IT financial policies.
  • Produce high-quality documentation including:
    • Procurement and tender documents
    • Contract schedules
    • Risk plans
    • Procurement procedures
  • Transfer knowledge to departmental staff and maintain documentation in line with recordkeeping policies.

Technical Expertise

  • Proven experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware)
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and enterprise service management
  • Deep knowledge of IT contracts, licensing, and cloud service terms
  • Certificate IV or higher in Government Procurement and Contracting

SFIA Capabilities

  • Contract Management (Level 5): Oversee obligations, drive performance, and manage change.
  • Service Level Management (Level 6): Ensure delivery excellence and cost-effective SLAs.
  • Sourcing (Level 4): Shape procurement strategies and evaluate tenders.
  • Supplier Management (Level 5): Monitor KPIs, resolve conflicts, and drive improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Deep expertise in multi-cloud environments, cybersecurity, and enterprise service management.
  • Strong grasp of IT contracts, software licensing, and cloud service terms.
  • Proven experience in technical procurement and contract negotiation.
  • Certificate IV (or higher) in Government Procurement & Contracting.
  • Contract Management (Level 5) – Oversee obligations, drive performance, and manage change.
  • Service Level Management (Level 6) – Ensure delivery excellence and cost-effective SLAs.
  • Sourcing (Level 4) – Shape procurement strategies and evaluate tenders.
  • Supplier Management (Level 5) – Monitor KPIs, resolve conflicts, and drive improvements.
  • Australian Citizenship and a minimum NV1 security clearance are required.

What you'll get in return

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the federal space.
  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your updated CV, or contact me at Teja.Kuchimanchi@hays.com.au or 02 6112 7693 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Cloud
Ref:
2936925
Closing date
4 Jul 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Teja Kuchimanchi, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: +61 2 6112 7693

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