Manager, Cloud Operations

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Manager, Cloud Operations to join our global Cloud Services team in a remote location. Cloud Services is responsible for designing, implementing, and administrating technologies that help Applied Systems deliver highly available and reliable Cloud solutions to its global customers. The Manager, Cloud Operations will lead a team of engineers who administer, maintain, and troubleshoot SaaS solutions and environments. This role coordinates daily operational activities, guides team members, participates in incident/change management, and ensures secure handling of customer data while maintaining high service quality.
To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.
This position follows a 4x10 shift schedule, with working days being Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM CST.
What You'll Do

• Lead and coach a 24x7 operations team to optimal productivity while ensuring operational efficiency, accurate change processing, and excellent service delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Cloud Services and Client Experience leadership to implement systems and processes that provide the best possible experience for our clients
• Define and refine highly effective operations processes that ensure the stability and uptime of the production Cloud Systems while servicing customer requests, and with a hyper-focus on continual improvement
• Ensure team compliance with secure data handling policies and best practices
• Create and maintain accurate change management policy and procedural documentation
• Provide advanced technical assistance and escalation support as needed

We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Information Science, Computer Science, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of technical support experience in a Windows domain environment, including troubleshooting simple to complex software issues
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Client operating systems
• 2+ years of leadership experience with a strong service-oriented focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, production service delivery role

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $70,000 - $100,000 USD. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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