Head, Cloud Engineering

About the Job 

Location: Makati City 

Corporate Title: Senior Assistant Vice President 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati City with the role of Cloud Engineering Head. 

In this role, you will lead the Bank's cloud strategy by driving the adoption, integration, and optimization of cloud solutions across the IT infrastructure. You will ensure performance, security, and compliance while guiding the organization through cloud migration. You will also display strong leadership, strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaborative engagement with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success. 

Your dream. Our focus. 

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal  banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience. 

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment. 

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success. 

What the role will entail 

• Develop and implement a cloud strategy aligned with the Banks business objectives, in collaboration with key stakeholders 
• Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions from on-premises infrastructure with clear milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) 
• Oversee cloud infrastructure management for optimal performance, reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency 
• Implement cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices to protect data and meet regulatory requirements 
• Manage and optimize cloud costs through budget controls and expense tracking across business units and projects 
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, such as serverless computing, containerization, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), to enhance banking services 

What we're looking for 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related field is required; cloud certifications from major providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) are an advantage 
• Background in cloud migration methodologies, tools, and best practices, with hands-on involvement in large-scale projects 
• Proficiency in cloud security, regulatory compliance, and risk management 
• Practical experience applying Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4.0 and Agile methodologies in cloud projects 
• Expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure performance optimization 
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders 

What you can expect from joining our team  

• Career development and training opportunities  
• Competitive salary package and benefits  
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals  
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them  
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth