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Cloud Capacity buffer planning - Strategic leadership & executive alignment Lead cloud capacity buffer planning at a strategic level by framing tradeoffs, scenarios, and implications for senior leadership. Drive executive level alignment on buffer strategy, priorities, and decisions, serving as a trusted advisor to Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Engineering Group, Finance, and Data Science leadership. Establish strong partnerships with senior leaders across Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Engineering Group, Finance, and Data Science to align on shared goals and strategic outcomes. Influence direction with and without direct authority, resolving competing priorities and driving enterprise wide outcomes. Provide strategic oversight and direction for cloud capacity buffer planning models and analytics. Define the north star metrics and success criteria for buffer effectiven
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Cloud Capacity buffer planning - Strategic leadership & executive alignment Lead cloud capacity buffer planning at a strategic level by framing tradeoffs, scenarios, and implications for senior leadership. Drive executive level alignment on buffer strategy, priorities, and decisions, serving as a trusted advisor to Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Engineering Group, Finance, and Data Science leadership. Establish strong partnerships with senior leaders across Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Engineering Group, Finance, and Data Science to align on shared goals and strategic outcomes. Influence direction with and without direct authority, resolving competing priorities and driving enterprise wide outcomes. Provide strategic oversight and direction for cloud capacity buffer planning models and analytics. Define the north star metrics and success criteria for buffer effectiveness at an enterprise level. Ensure insights are translated into clear actions and decisions, and hold the organization accountable for outcomes related to buffering performance. Serve as the primary thought leader for cloud capacity buffer strategy, providing forward looking insights, scenario analyses, and recommendations to executives. Shape decisions through clear narratives that connect data, strategy, and business impact. Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Experience developing quantitative models (e.g. Python, R) to address complex business challenges. Proven ability to lead complex, cross functional programs with multiple workstreams, setting direction and driving outcomes in ambiguous environments. Experience working with Finance to assess CapEx impacts, tradeoffs, and investment decisions, and clearly explain financial implications of planning choices. Track record of building trusted partnerships across planning, engineering, finance, and data science to drive enterprise level outcomes.
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