Global Cloud Services Delivery Lead, Europe

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer's Cloud Services team is responsible for designing, building, and operating the enterprise cloud infrastructure that powers our global digital ecosystem. This team enables scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud environments that support scientific innovation, manufacturing, and business operations across the organization.

We are seeking an experienced Global Cloud Services Delivery Lead, Europe to lead Pfizer's cloud engineering and operations program in Thessaloniki. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Cloud Engineering and Operations, this leader will lead cloud services for CDI - Thessaloniki and support global initiatives across cloud platform architecture, infrastructure automation, workload migration, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure-as-code, and multi-cloud operations, with a proven track record of leading and supporting large-scale cloud transformation programs in complex enterprise environments.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support Pfizer's cloud engineering and operations strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business priorities for CDI - Thessaloniki.
• Design, deploy, and optimize multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Azure), enabling scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure to support Pfizer's regional operations aligned to the global strategy
• Drive infrastructure automation initiatives to improve agility and reduce operational overhead.
• Oversee cloud workload migration programs, ensuring seamless transition of applications and services from on-prem to cloud environments.
• Establish and maintain operational excellence across cloud environments, including performance monitoring, capacity planning, and incident management.
• Collaborate with application, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure cloud platforms meet the needs of diverse workloads and business functions.
• Partner with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure cloud designs are aligned with governance, compliance, and resiliency standards.
• Develop and manage cloud services budgets for CDI - Thessaloniki, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost optimization across platforms.
• Build and mentor a high-performing cloud engineering team in Greece, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform Pfizer's cloud strategy and roadmap.
• As a leader in the CISO CDI organization, one of the key priorities will be to partner with the Greece CDI Site Lead to build and establish a successful community of colleagues that feel a part of the broader Pfizer Digital and Technology community.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or platform operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in designing and operating cloud platforms across AWS and Azure.
• Strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, and workload migration.
• Experience managing large-scale cloud operations in a global enterprise environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, and SRE practices.

WORK SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Periodic international and domestic travel required (less than 20%).
• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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