Cloud Platforms Capability Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Establish and advance the strategy for Cloud Platforms capabilities in alignment with Sector and broader BU objectives.

• Create and uphold client-facing Services and Accelerators, along with reusable supporting materials.

• Provide external thought leadership to enhance the profile of the capability.

• Align capability support with Sector-driven pursuits and sales initiatives.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with senior and C-level stakeholders, clients, partners, and industry forums.

• Develop the long-term talent and skills strategy for the capability.

• Collaborate with Operational and Talent Acquisition teams on workforce planning.

• Prioritize learning, development, and skill enhancement across the capability.

• Promote professional identity, belonging, engagement, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

• Establish and champion standards, patterns, methodologies, and best practices that enhance delivery quality.

• Adapt services and skills towards an AI-first approach.

• Identify and manage capability risks alongside succession planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience leading within a technology professional services organization.

• Experience in owning or evolving client-facing services, workforce planning, and driving commercial growth outcomes.

• Expertise in defining and implementing strategy across a technology capability, practice, or service portfolio spanning multiple teams or business units.

• Demonstrated track record of influencing business growth through market engagement, sales support, strategic partnerships, or new service offerings.

• Proven leadership success in creating and evolving strategies that yield results in thought leadership, innovation, talent development, and growth.

• Recognized credibility in the relevant capability specialization, with both technical and commercial expertise.

• Ability to cultivate senior relationships and function as a respected leader internally and externally.

• People-oriented mindset with the capability to shape future vision and strategy while leading implementation efforts.

• Strong decision-making skills that balance inclusivity and collaboration with business results.

• Evidence of innovating or spearheading initiatives that enhance capability, team effectiveness, or performance.

• Desirable: experience leading significant capability initiatives such as strategy development, thought leadership, workforce planning, or talent and skills development.

• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

• Passion for mentoring others and celebrating their successes.

🏝️ Benefits

• People-first culture.

• Support for growth and career development.

• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.

• Recruitment accommodations or adjustments available.

• Benefits provided by Kainos (specific benefits are not detailed in the posting).