[Remote] VP, Cloud Engineering and Modernization

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crawford & Company is seeking a visionary VP of Cloud Engineering & Modernization to lead and scale their cloud-native platforms. This role involves driving cloud strategy, modernization, and continuous improvement across the company's infrastructure while ensuring platforms are secure, resilient, and cost-efficient.ResponsibilitiesOwn and drive the enterprise cloud engineering strategy and its inputs into modernization strategy, roadmap, and delivery operating model (intake, prioritization, execution, and reporting) aligned to business and technology objectivesLead and govern end-to-end migrations of applications and workloads from on-premises environments to Azure and AWS, including assessment, dependency mapping, wave planning, and cutover executionPartner with application-teams to define migration approaches (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire) and ensure target-state architecture meets requirements for resiliency, performance, and supportabilityEstablish, contribute to, and programatically enforce standards for Infrastructure such as Code, CI/CD, configuration management, and automated provisioning to enable repeatable deliveryProvide leadership to Cloud Platform Engineering/Cloudops Migration teams and manage vendor/partner resources to deliver programs on schedule and within budgetDrive operational readiness for migrated workloads, including monitoring, alerting, backup/restore, DR, incident/problem management, runbooks, and call/ escalation processesCollaborate with Security, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance to incorporate their requirements into cloud engineeringPartner with FinOps and Cloudops Delivery and migration teams to implement cloud cost management practices, including tagging standards, budgets/forecasting, and ongoing optimization across Azure and AWSDefine KPIs and reporting for platform health and migration outcomes (availability, performance, cost, security posture, delivery velocity), and communicate status, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholdersEvaluate and introduce new cloud services, tooling, and reference architectures to improve reliability, security, scalability, and engineering efficiencyServe as an escalation point for critical cloud and migration issues, leading root cause analysis and driving preventative improvementsDevelop and maintain documentation (architecture standards, migration playbooks, landing zone patterns, runbooks) to ensure consistent execution and knowledge transferCoach and mentor engineering leaders and senior engineers; support talent development, hiring/interviewing, and performance goals under supervision of the Chief AI, Data and Cloud Officer of the companySkillsBachelor's degree preferredDeep understanding of cloud architectures and core services across Azure and AWS; ability to define reference architectures, landing zones, and platform standards for enterprise adoptionProven expertise in large-scale data center-to-cloud migration programs, including discovery/assessment, dependency management, wave planning, and cutover executionStrong hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and AutomationAdvanced understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security controls, encryption/key management, and logging/monitoring patternsExperience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern application platform patternsWorking knowledge of FinOps principles, cost governance, tagging strategies, budgeting/forecasting, and optimization techniquesDemonstrates strong leadership, manages stakeholders effectively, and communicates well; skilled at influencing both technical and non-technical teams to achieve results even in uncertain situationsStrong documentation and program execution skills, including creation of playbooks, runbooks, standards, and KPI-based reporting15+ years of experience in building and scaling cloud-native platforms10 + years leading technical teams and/or large cross-functional programs, including vendor/partner management and matrix leadershipDemonstrated success leading enterprise migration and modernization initiatives, with accountability for delivery timelines, risk management, and operational stabilizationExperience building or operating multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including landing zone design, network connectivity, identity integration, monitoring, and governance controlsStrong track record establishing engineering standards and operating procedures (IaC, CI/CD, automation, security-by-design) to improve consistency and efficiencyExperience partnering with Security, Privacy, Risk/Compliance, and Internal Audit on control design and evidence collection in cloud environmentsRelevant cloud certifications preferred (e.g., Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect)BenefitsPay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellenceBenefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellnessTraining programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performanceSustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and workA culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusionCompany OverviewBased in Atlanta, GA Crawford & Company(R) (www.crawco.com) is the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporates, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.crawco.com.