Business Unit Manager Cloud & Data

Join our dynamic organization as the Business Unit Manager for Cloud & Data and make a significant impact on our growth trajectory. Lead a talented team, shape our business strategy, and drive commercial success in the thriving cloud and data industry. Together, let’s triple the team’s size and create a lasting impact on our organization’s success.
Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

Mission: As the Business Unit Manager for Cloud & Data, your mission is to lead and grow our Xylos Azure cloud and data team, with the ambitious goal of tripling its size over the next three years. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the business strategy, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving commercial success in the rapidly evolving cloud and data industry. You’ll report to the CEO and are part of the management team.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development:
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the existing team, ensuring their growth, motivation, and engagement.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent to expand the team, focusing on attracting individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, creativity, and innovation.
• Implement effective performance management processes to maximize team productivity and individual development.
• Business Strategy and Execution:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan aligned with the organization’s overall objectives, current cloud strategy and market trends.
• Identify new opportunities and target markets to drive business growth, expand the customer base, and increase market share.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product development and go-to-market strategies with customer needs and market demands.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
• Commercial Success:
• Drive revenue growth by effectively positioning and promoting our cloud and data solutions to target customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective pricing strategies, sales collateral, and promotional campaigns.
• Monitor market dynamics, customer feedback, and sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize business outcomes.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in people management, leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of the (Azure) cloud and data industry, including emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and negotiate with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions and adapt to changing market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead teams through organizational growth and transformation.
• Possess a can-do mentality.
• Exhibit a strong lead by example spirit.
• Master’s degree in business or computer science
  

There’s even more to a Xylos job than meets the eye:

• We have a truly modern workplace. That also means a warm, human work atmosphere where your daily experience is of central importance.
• We offer challenging projects with the best technology has to offer, and a growth plan tailored to you and your career ambitions...
• An attractive salary complemented by a range of benefits: daily, home, internet allowance, group and hospital insurance, company car...
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