ABOUT THIS ROLEAbout the Team The Cloud Build, Provisioning & Automation team builds and runs the cloud platform infrastructure behind Apex's core business. We handle cloud platform builds across AWS, GCP, and Azure, manage cloud costs, enable migrations between on-prem and cloud environments, and drive infrastructure automation. Our goal is simple: keep Apex's cloud fast, reliable, and cost-efficient.
The Role You'll own the product roadmap for cloud infrastructure - from migrations and provisioning automation to cost optimization and AI-driven platform improvements across AWS, GCP, and Azure. You'll work side-by-side with engineers and stakeholders, turning business needs into clear priorities and shipping results. You'll also be the team's voice across the organization, making sure our impact is visible and well understood.
This role is hands-on. You'll dig into technical problems, evaluate build vs. buy decisions, and use AI to drive strategic value across the platform. Over time, you'll grow into a technical product leader and become the face of the team.
What You'll Do Roadmap & Strategy - Own and prioritize the roadmap for cloud migrations, provisioning automation, and platform builds across AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Build an AI-first roadmap - identify where AI and automation can accelerate delivery, reduce cost, and improve platform reliability
- Evaluate build vs. buy for technology solutions; make clear, data-backed recommendations
- Break large initiatives into well-defined epics, stories, and requirements
- Drive the creation of feature area strategy based on team priorities and market research
Cloud Cost & Engineering - Analyze cloud usage across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify cost optimization opportunities
- Partner with engineering and finance to implement cost-saving measures and track results
- Develop a working understanding of cloud engineering and architectural concepts (networking, compute, storage, IaC, CI/CD) across major cloud providers
Delivery & Execution - Manage end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects - on time, in scope
- Partner with engineers to remove roadblocks and streamline execution
- Set OKRs, track success metrics (project timelines, cost savings, migration milestones), and communicate progress
- Manage projects with some ambiguity and multiple inbound/outbound dependencies independently
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Vendor Management - Work with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions and get hands-on when needed
- Maintain and grow partnerships with cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, Azure) and tooling partners
- Coordinate migration objectives, timelines, and dependencies across teams to minimize operational impact
AI & Technology Curiosity - Use AI tools and techniques to bring strategic value - from automating workflows to generating insights from platform data
- Stay curious about emerging cloud and AI technologies; bring ideas back to the team and roadmap
Team Advocacy - Serve as the face of the team - communicate progress, wins, and impact to leadership and stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members; share customer and platform insights to elevate the team
- Build the team's reputation for reliability and delivery excellence
What We're Looking For - 5+ years in product management, program management, solution architecture or a similar role in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), infrastructure provisioning (Terraform, Ansible), and platform engineering and a proven track record leveraging & optimizing these technologies.
- Experience evaluating build vs. buy decisions for technology solutions
- Strong analytical skills - you can compile research, analyze data, and produce insights independently
- Good understanding of cloud cost levers and FinOps concepts across multiple cloud providers
- Comfort with technical product design discussions across multiple engineering teams
- Strong written and verbal communication - you can create AI prototypes, PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder-facing docs with minimal oversight
- Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine curiosity about AI, automation, and how to apply them to platform and infrastructure problems
- Experience managing or growing vendor relationships is a plus
Why Join Us? You'll work on projects that directly power Apex's cloud infrastructure and business transformation. You'll deepen your expertise across AWS, GCP, and Azure, AI-driven product management, and technical leadership - as part of a team known for driving meaningful impact across the organization. Your work will make Apex's cloud faster, cheaper, and more resilient, and enable hundreds of high-profile clients to achieve their business objectives.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our RewardsWe offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
