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Truist Head of Cloud Governance in Dallas, Texas

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Head of Cloud Governance is responsible for establishing and overseeing the governance framework for all cloud-related activities across the organization. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company’s cloud infrastructure aligns with industry regulations, internal policies, and best practices. The successful candidate will drive the cloud governance strategy, implement policies, and monitor compliance to safeguard data, optimize cloud operations, and mitigate risks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

· Governance Strategy & Framework Development

o Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud governance strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall IT and business goals.

o Establish and maintain cloud governance policies, standards, and guidelines for cloud architecture, deployment, security, and operations.

o Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including FDIC, FRB, and FFIEC guidelines, particularly in the financial services sector.

· Policy Implementation & Compliance

o Lead the implementation of governance policies across multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure.

o Monitor compliance with established cloud policies and ensure that all cloud services meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.

o Work with security, legal, and risk management teams to ensure data protection, privacy, and risk mitigation in cloud environments.

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· Cloud Risk Management

o Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with cloud services, including data security, operational resilience, and third-party risk.

o Develop and enforce policies around cloud service usage, access control, and data management.

o Establish processes for incident response and recovery related to cloud operations.

· Stakeholder Collaboration

o Collaborate with IT, security, legal, and business teams to ensure that cloud governance policies support business objectives while maintaining security and compliance.

o Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on cloud governance matters, providing regular updates on compliance status, risks, and improvements.

· Continuous Improvement & Innovation

o Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in cloud computing to continually improve the cloud governance framework.

o Implement automation tools and processes to enhance governance, compliance monitoring, and risk management in cloud environments.

o Drive initiatives to improve cloud cost management and operational efficiency through effective governance.

· Team Leadership & Development

o Lead and mentor a team of cloud governance specialists and analysts, fostering a culture of compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

o Develop training programs to ensure that all relevant stakeholders understand and adhere to cloud governance policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Bachelor’s degree and ten to twenty-five years related experience or equivalent combination.

  2. Managed Technology or Technology Process Teams for more than ten years or teams of thirty or more technologists.

  3. Excellent knowledge of technical management and data governance.

  4. Knowledge of current trends in IT hardware and systems software field.

  5. Database management skills with the ability to produce reports.

  6. Familiarity with the support and troubleshooting of personal computers and tablet devices.

  7. Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement robust solutions

  8. Interpret guidelines and analyze information to adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances.

  9. Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through

  10. The position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

  11. The ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them, organizing workloads to meet deadlines

  12. Exhibit adaptability to accept or bring about change when needed

  13. Strong written and verbal communication skills

  14. The ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives

  15. The ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service

  16. Ability to work and communicate with peers, vendors, internal staff, including software program leadership and others

  17. Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude, demeanor and discretion

  18. Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information

  19. Formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others

  20. Fluency in English

  21. Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors and assisting with budget development

  22. Purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in the budget

  23. Ability to manage personnel with little supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

  2. 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud governance, security, or compliance roles.

  3. Extensive experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure.

  4. Proven track record of developing and implementing governance frameworks in regulated industries, preferably within financial services.

  5. Deep understanding of cloud technologies, architectures, and services.

  6. In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements such as FDIC, FRB, FFIEC etc.

  7. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

  8. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  9. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar are highly desirable.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (https://benefits.truist.com/)

. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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