Head of Cloud Operations in NETHERLANDS

Head of Cloud Operations

Our cloud solutions are enablers of the digital transformation for business and our normal life. One of the enabling technologies for the digital transformation is cloud computing, this will enable a completely other way of working for the business. To support this, NXP-IT formed a Cloud Center of Excellence (Cloud CoE) reporting directly into the CIO.

The Cloud CoE’s goal is to enable accelerated and sustainable adoption of cloud across the enterprise (both business and IT) - maximizing the ability to realize its benefits while reducing risk. This team is recognized as the industry leading Cloud Center of Excellence for the high-tech industry. The Cloud CoE is responsible for defining Strategy and policy for cloud computing, driving, and implementing cloud services and platforms, running proof of concepts, piloting emerging cloud technologies (e.g. GenAI, Machine Learning) and supporting business-initiatives in adapting cloud technologies (including the organizational change).

With the continuous emerging variety in applications & system, that have a need for highly secured , flexible , scalable , and resilient digital infrastructure, supporting on AI ready foundation the need for self-reliant Cloud platforms is growing as also the enablement and support role. In order to support this need effectively and efficiently the Cloud CoE has to transform its services , value proposition including strengthen the team to be future ready. To support this journey we are looking for our Head Cloud Operations.

In the role as Head CLoud Operations you are challenged to build and establish a mature cloud community in NXP, to run and mature the Cloud Intake office by onboarding Cloud workloads, and ensuring and maturing high-quality processes for the Cloud services in scope. In this role you will also be the wingman ( wingmate) for the Head of Cloud Center or Excellence.

The responsibilities include:

• Assist Head Cloud CoE in decision-making, program management, initiative implementations and communication
• Review, design, and execute improvements to processes, organizational structure and procedures to optimize for efficiency and effectiveness
• Measure team performance by defining performance indicators for the Cloud team, and delivering those metrics
• Report-out to the business stakeholders on the delivery and performance of the Cloud CoE and Cloud services providers
• Communicate with stakeholders, eliminate/escalate impediments, help manage risk, and driving relentless improvement.
• Cloud Consumer engagements :
• Handling new incoming demand, and developing action plans for follow-up
• Establish and run an active NXP Cloud community
• Responsible to upskill the Cloud skills and associated way of working for the NXP community ( by training , hands-on labs , events )
• Cloud Communication and channels:
• You are responsible for establishing and ensuring rich and high-quality information channel(s) between Cloud CoE and its stakeholders by providing state-of-art and relevant information
• Set up and maintain the communication framework & channels for Cloud CoE
• Lead a small team ,
• Stay up to speed with the newest Cloud technologies
• Pro-actively collaborate with other IT teams and business teams
• Actively participate in communities/forums/guilds on Cloud computing
• Be evangelist of Cloud computing and its way of working to the rest of NXP

Your Profile

• Master Degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• Track record balancing Co-leadership and Servant Leadership
• Track record in agile Service management in fast evolving Digital Infrastructure landscape
• Experience in coaching teams in changing ways of working
• You work well under pressure and manage stressful situations with ease
• Organized, efficient, and result-driven
• You creative, analytical, open-minded and transparent on own work
• Eager to learn and not afraid to take initiative. You know how to learn from failure
• You have great English communication skills, both verbally as in writing
• You should be familiar with software engineering techniques, and cloud-native architecture
• You have a technical background and affinity with R&D

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

To learn more about NXP in the Netherlands, click here.

What can you expect?

Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. However, we are open to discuss a part-time opportunity (between 32 and 38 hours) as well.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy, and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen and Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in Technology network. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What’s next?

If you are excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!