Senior Manager Cloud Services (Hybrid, Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Loveland, CO.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $134,000 - $167,300 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training, and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Mars Petcare Division, Science & Diagnostics, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Cloud Services to lead our cloud infrastructure team and oversee the management, deployment, and optimization of cloud solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and leadership ability to manage our cloud architecture, ensure high performance, scalability, and security, and drive innovation in cloud technologies. The Senior Manager of Cloud Services will work closely with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business objectives, deliver cost-effective and reliable services, and enhance the overall cloud strategy. 

About Mars Petcare

At Mars Petcare we have one purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. Through comprehensive veterinary care, nutrition, breakthrough programmes  in diagnostics, DNA testing and pet welfare we help pets in more than 130 countries. For decades we’ve supported research into the incredible science of human animal interaction at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute where scientists discover important advances in pet health and wellness.  Mars Petcare is part of  Mars, Incorporated, a global, family-owned business with a focus on becoming Sustainable in a Generation, reflective of the many pets and communities we serve. Follow us on LinkedIn

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of cloud engineers and architects, both employees and vendor staff augmentation, ensuring professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality service delivery.
• Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and execute the company’s cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, improving operational efficiency, and driving cost optimization.
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Ensure that cloud systems meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and governance. Lead efforts to monitor, assess, and mitigate security risks within the cloud environment.
• Cost Management & Optimization: Oversee cloud cost management, monitoring usage, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for optimization to ensure cost efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop and implement cloud disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to design and implement cloud solutions that support company-wide initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors, negotiating contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Implement and maintain monitoring systems to track cloud performance, reliability, and availability, and report on key metrics to senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies, best practices, and industry trends. Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the cloud environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ Years of experience in Cloud Services
• 2+ Years of experience with Leading a cloud team
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms

Important characteristics/experience

• Strong understanding of Cloud Architecture, networking, security and Infrastructure as Code.
• Proven track record managing Cloud environments for large-scale applications
• Experience with DevOps tools and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Knowledge of cloud cost management tools and practices
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• Experience with cloud-based disaster recovery and high-availability architecture
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

What can you expect from Mars Petcare?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits
• Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles.
• An inclusive environment where Associates feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally add value and impact.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

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