Cloud Platform Manager - Brussels
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Manager to lead the development and operations of a Cloud platform supporting data-driven and future AI-powered services.
This role sits at the intersection of technology and business, ensuring the Cloud platform is scalable, reliable, high-performing and aligned with business needs.
You will act as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, driving both the vision and execution of the platform while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
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Key responsibilities :
Cloud strategy & vision
- Define and drive the Cloud platform roadmap in collaboration with leadership and architects
- Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives
- Deliver scalable, high-quality and user-centric platform services
Product ownership & prioritization
- Own and manage the Cloud platform backlog
- Define priorities based on business value and technical constraints
- Translate needs into clear, actionable user stories
Team leadership & delivery
- Guide and support Cloud engineering teams
- Ensure efficient and agile delivery of platform capabilities
- Balance speed, quality, security and reliability
Operations & performance
- Ensure platform stability, performance and scalability
- Monitor and improve Cloud operations proactively
- Drive incident prevention and resolution
Quality, security & compliance
- Define testing strategies and ensure platform reliability
- Ensure compliance with security, privacy and regulatory standards
Cost management
- Apply FinOps practices to optimize Cloud costs
- Ensure financial sustainability of the platform
Stakeholder management
- Translate complex technical topics into clear business language
- Align technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Promote adoption of the platform internally
Continuous improvement
- Use feedback and data to improve platform capabilities and user experience
- Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence
Profile :
- Proven experience in Cloud platform management / Product ownership
- Strong understanding of Cloud environments (ideally Azure)
- Hands-on experience in Cloud operations and performance monitoring
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices and platform engineering
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience working in Agile environments
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of FinOps / cost optimization
- Familiarity with ITIL / service management practices
- Experience in complex, data-driven or international environments
Soft skills :
- Strong communicator, able to simplify complex topics
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Proactive, solution-oriented and hands-on
- Autonomous, resilient and collaborative
Why join :
- Strategic role with high impact on business and technology
- Opportunity to shape a modern Cloud platform
- Work in a dynamic, innovative and data-driven environment
Interested in learning more?
Let’s talk confidentially.
Quentin Lauwers - q.lauwers@nexin.be