Cloud Strategy Director

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone. Location: Southfield, MI (hybrid**)** About the Role In this senior leadership role on AlixPartners' Corporate Services team, you will define, evolve, and drive execution of the firm's cloud and platform strategy, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled platforms, GitHub-centric delivery models, GitOps operating principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and containerized cloud-native architectures. This role is a key member of the CCSI (Cloud, Client Services, and Innovation) leadership team and partners closely with Cloud Platform Delivery & Operations, Cloud Architecture & Automation, Security, and Business stakeholders to ensure that strategy translates into scalable, secure, and operable platforms across the enterprise. The CCSI Cloud Strategy Director is a full-time role Southfield, MI and reports to the Head of Engineering. Paid relocation is not available for this position. What you'll do AI, Platform & Cloud Strategy Leadership - Lead, define and own the enterprise cloud and platform strategy, including vision, multi-year roadmaps, guiding principles, and success metrics across Azure, AWS, and GCP, with Azure as the primary platform. - Lead strategy for AI, machine learning, and large language model (LLM) platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and responsible adoption of Azure-native AI services. - Establish strategic direction for AI platform enablement, including governance, lifecycle management, cost controls, and integration into enterprise workflows. - Align AI and cloud strategy with business growth, operational excellence, security, and innovation objectives. GitHub, GitOps & Infrastructure as Code Strategy - Define and champion GitHub as the system of record for infrastructure, platform, and configuration changes across the enterprise. - Establish GitOps as the standard operating model for cloud and platform delivery, embedding pull-request--driven change management, traceability, and auditability. - Set strategic standards for Infrastructure as Code, with Terraform as the primary tool, supported by ARM, Bicep, and policy-as-code practices. - Partner with delivery and architecture leaders to ensure IaC, CI/CD, and GitOps practices are consistently applied across teams and environments. Containers & Cloud-Native Platform Direction - Define strategy for container platforms and cloud-native architectures, including orchestration, lifecycle management, and integration into CI/CD and GitOps pipelines. - Guide modernization initiatives toward microservices, containerized workloads, and platform-based delivery models. - Verify container and cloud-native strategies align with reliability, security, compliance, and operational support requirements. Governance, Value Realization & Executive Engagement Establish governance frameworks covering FinOps, risk management, security, compliance, resiliency, and platform standardization. Align cloud and AI strategy with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, etc.). Drive execut