Cloud Operations Manager Jobs

Explore Cloud Operations Manager opportunities with organizations that rely on secure, reliable, and efficient cloud environments. These leaders oversee cloud infrastructure and day-to-day operations, guide technical teams, and help businesses scale services while managing performance, risk, and cost. Browse vetted professional openings on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Cloud Operations Manager Do?

Cloud Operations Managers lead the teams and processes responsible for running cloud platforms and services. Responsibilities may include overseeing cloud infrastructure, availability, incident response, capacity planning, configuration management, and service-level objectives. They often collaborate with engineering, security, finance, and business leaders to align cloud operations with organizational goals.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, alongside knowledge of networking, Linux, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure as code. Leadership, clear communication, vendor management, and the ability to prioritize reliability, security, and cost efficiency are also valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and role.

Career Opportunities in Cloud Operations

Cloud Operations Managers work across industries, from technology and financial services to healthcare and retail. Depending on an organization’s structure, related titles may include Cloud Infrastructure Manager, Cloud Platform Operations Manager, IT Operations Manager, or Site Reliability Engineering Manager. These roles can offer opportunities to shape cloud strategy and advance into senior technology leadership.

Find Cloud Operations Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for details about responsibilities, required qualifications, location, and compensation, and discover Cloud Operations Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform AI infrastructure by designing and maintaining production-grade systems across multiple cloud providers. Engage in hands-on architecture decisions, ensuring reliability, security, and automa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining secure, reliable IT operations. You'll manage platforms, troubleshoot applications, and enhance workflows, ensuring seamless support for internal teams whil...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of advanced AI models, overseeing pretraining processes, and optimizing training systems to ensure successful outcomes in a collaborative, innovative env...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform endpoint security management by ensuring compliance, investigating security events, and implementing corrective actions within the Department of Defense's Endpoint Security Solutions environ...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure reliability and energy efficiency. This role offers professional growth in a...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $108K *

Unlock potential by providing advanced technical support and engineering expertise to resolve complex production issues. Manage end-to-end case ownership while collaborating with teams to enhance serv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming integrations into a cohesive, high-quality API platform. You will lead backend development and operational reliability, driving collaborations and mentoring initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $132K *

Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Transform complex data ecosystems by leveraging your Elasticsearch expertise to design, optimize, and lead advanced analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-cr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $224K *

Drive impactful solutions for SLED customers by leveraging your technical expertise and sales acumen. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer engagement, deliver tailored demos, and ensure alignmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $171K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical cooling and hydraulic systems for modular AI data centers. Drive design, integration, and commissioning of innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $211K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in implementing and scaling industrial control systems. Collaborate across functions to ensure reliable, maintainable solutions that supp...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading clients through the CMMC 2.0 compliance journey. As a key advisor, you'll translate complex regulations into actionable strategies, ensuring audit readiness and security...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while managi...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and m...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $175K *

Join us to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering complex IT modernization projects for the U.S. Department of State, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with mission objective...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by managing program life cycles, collaborating across departments, and ensuring accurate projections and reporting to meet business objectives and mitigate risks...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Build and operate core infrastructure services for global AI platforms, developing secure cloud-native solutions and orchestrating automation to enhance reliability and scalability in a collaborative...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $205K *

Shape the future of energy by leading a structural engineering team on innovative nuclear projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and apply your expertise in structural d...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Operations Manager do?question toggle

    A Cloud Operations Manager oversees the teams, platforms, and processes that keep an organization’s cloud services reliable, secure, and efficient. The role may include infrastructure management, incident response, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and cost optimization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Cloud Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek cloud platform experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; knowledge of networking, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure as code; and demonstrated team leadership. Some positions may also require a degree or relevant certifications.

  • How much do Cloud Operations Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for current salary information.

  • What job titles are related to Cloud Operations Manager?question toggle

    Related titles may include Cloud Infrastructure Manager, Cloud Platform Operations Manager, IT Operations Manager, Cloud Engineering Manager, and Site Reliability Engineering Manager. Titles and responsibilities differ by employer.

  • Where can I find Cloud Operations Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Cloud Operations Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary, qualifications, location, and role details.