About the role

Manager, Cloud Engineering responsible for team performance and technical leadership at Keyfactor. Oversee delivery outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals in cloud engineering.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.