Northern Trust

Cloud Service Delivery Manager

Northern Trust$137K — $233K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years in IT Operations, Infrastructure Services, Cloud Operations or Service Delivery.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in cloud operations or service delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Experience in enterprise-scale cloud environments within regulated industries.
  • Deep understanding of ITIL principles and operational processes.
  • Strong skills in incident, problem, change, and release management.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery and operational performance of cloud services.
  • Ensure services meet defined SLAs, SLOs, and customer expectations.
  • Lead operational governance reviews with senior leadership.
  • Monitor service health and operational risks across cloud environments.
  • Establish and maintain operational runbooks and documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Facilitate post-incident reviews and executive communications.

Benefits

  • Retirement benefits including 401k and pension.
  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
  • Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave.
  • Life & accident insurance and other voluntary benefits.
  • Discretionary bonus program with potential equity component.
Full Job Description


Position Summary

The Cloud Service Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of enterprise cloud services across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. This role serves as the primary liaison between Cloud Operations, Engineering, Architecture, Security, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud platforms meet service level objectives, operational standards, compliance requirements, and business expectations.

The successful candidate will drive operational governance, incident and problem management, service performance, capacity planning, financial optimization, vendor management, and continuous service improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, automation, resiliency, and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Operations Management
  • Own end-to-end delivery and operational performance of cloud infrastructure and platform services.
  • Ensure services meet or exceed defined SLAs, SLOs, availability targets, and customer expectations.
  • Lead operational governance reviews and service performance reporting with senior leadership.
  • Monitor service health, capacity, utilization, and operational risks across cloud environments.
  • Establish and maintain operational runbooks, service documentation, and support processes.
Operational Excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, automation, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts and ensure corrective actions are implemented for major incidents.
  • Develop and track key operational metrics and KPIs.
  • Champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps practices to improve platform reliability.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve service quality.
Incident, Problem & Change Management
  • Serve as the escalation point for major incidents and service disruptions.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams during critical issue resolution activities.
  • Lead problem management processes to identify recurring issues and implement permanent fixes.
  • Ensure effective change management practices minimize operational risk and service disruption.
  • Facilitate post-incident reviews and executive communications.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
  • Act as the primary interface between Cloud Operations and internal business stakeholders.
  • Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Security, Architecture, Risk, Compliance, and Application teams.
  • Present service performance, risk assessments, and improvement plans to executive leadership.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment between service delivery and business objectives.
Cloud Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure cloud services operate in accordance with enterprise governance, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audit activities and risk management initiatives.
  • Monitor operational controls and remediation activities.
  • Drive adherence to cloud operational standards, policies, and best practices.
Financial & Vendor Management
  • Partner with cloud engineering and finance teams to optimize cloud operating costs.
  • Monitor cloud consumption trends and support chargeback/showback initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with cloud service providers and strategic vendors.
  • Participate in contract reviews, service evaluations, and vendor performance assessments.
Team Leadership
  • Lead and mentor cloud operations personnel and service management teams.
  • Foster a customer-centric culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
  • Promote automation-first and cloud-native operational practices.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Services, Cloud Operations, or Service Delivery.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing cloud operations, service delivery, or infrastructure teams.
  • Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience managing enterprise-scale cloud environments in highly regulated organizations.
  • Deep understanding of ITIL service management principles and operational processes.
  • Experience with incident, problem, change, and release management.
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams during major incidents and operational events.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ITIL Foundation or ITIL Managing Professional Certification.
  • Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud certifications.
  • Experience with SRE, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and automation platforms.
  • Experience supporting financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with observability platforms such as Datadog, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Azure Monitor.
  • Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) principles.

Salary Range:

$137,400 - 233,600 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.


About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, and fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals. They have evolved with the changing needs of their clients and their world.

Northern Trust Careers

Joining Northern Trust means becoming part of a global financial services institution that is dedicated to providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to its clients. At Northern Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of leadership, diversity, and innovation, which makes us a premier destination for career growth in the financial industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Northern Trust, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the financial sector. Our team is committed to excellence and equipped with a diverse range of skills that contribute to our dynamic environment. Here, you will have the opportunity to lead projects that transform our services and drive significant value for our clients across the globe.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you are starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the financial industry, Northern Trust offers a variety of job opportunities and internships that will help you achieve your professional goals. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our company is actively hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to excel.

Innovative Work

Northern Trust is at the forefront of financial innovation. Our employees are encouraged to think creatively and leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. By joining our team, you will work on pioneering solutions that redefine the standards of financial services.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Northern Trust is more than just a group of employees – we are a community. We value collaboration, and our culture is built on mutual respect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Working with us, you will experience a supportive network that is passionate about sharing knowledge and ideas.

Future-Proof Your Career

Northern Trust is dedicated to your professional development. We offer comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and numerous resources to help you grow your career. With our support, you can expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve professional certifications that will enhance your career trajectory.

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Discover the perfect role for you at Northern Trust by exploring our current job openings that match your skills and interests. We are looking for professionals who are solution-driven and eager to contribute to our legacy of financial excellence.

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Learn more about Northern Trust
Size
21,100 employees
Market Cap
$18.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
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