Delos Cloud Innovation Center Manager (f/m/d)

About Delos Cloud:

Delos Cloud, a start-up founded by SAP, strives to deliver a sovereign cloud platform for the digital transformation of the German public sector. The platform is an essential component for the implementation of the German Administrative Cloud Strategy (DVS) in compliance with all relevant data protection, IT security, and secrecy requirements of the BSI. Delos Cloud is a trusted partner of the federal, state, and local IT service providers and complements their service portfolio. Therefore, you will find exciting and varied tasks in an innovative and meaningful environment. For more information, please visit: www.deloscloud.de

About Delos Cloud:

Delos Cloud, a start-up founded by SAP, strives to deliver a sovereign cloud platform for the digital transformation of the German public sector. The platform is an essential component for the implementation of the German Administrative Cloud Strategy (DVS) in compliance with all relevant data protection, IT security, and secrecy requirements of the BSI. Delos Cloud is a trusted partner of the federal, state, and local IT service providers and complements their service portfolio. Therefore, you will find exciting and varied tasks in an innovative and meaningful environment. For more information, please visit: www.deloscloud.de

What you`ll do:

As the Delos Cloud Innovation Center Manager (f/m/d) you will be responsible for overseeing the development, management, and maintenance of our Innovation Center in Berlin that focuses on showcasing cutting-edge cloud solutions built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure. You will be responsible to create and demonstrate partner use cases, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive innovation initiatives to optimize cloud-based solutions for our cleared environment.

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset, comfortable with client-facing engagements, and capable of articulating the benefits of partner solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role requires an active security clearance and experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.

Key responsibilities:

Innovation Center Management:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Innovation Center, ensuring it remains a hub for cutting-edge cloud technologies and solutions.
• Develop strategic goals and initiatives for the center to drive innovation.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams with external and internal coordination of partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Use Case Development and Demonstration:

• Collaborate with partners to design, build, and maintain use cases that demonstrate the value of solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead live demos for internal teams, customers, and stakeholders, effectively communicating the technical and business benefits of various solutions.

Partner Solution Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with technology partners to ensure their solutions are successfully integrated into the Innovation Center.
• Work closely with vendors to understand the technical capabilities of their offerings and how they can be optimized on the Azure platform.
• Ensure partner solutions are tested, maintained, and aligned with operational and security requirements.

Technical Leadership & Support:

• Provide leadership and direction to the technical team responsible for the maintenance and support of the Azure-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to ensure all solutions meet compliance and performance standards required for a cleared cloud environment.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in cloud technology and integrate those insights into the Innovation Center’s offerings.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, senior leadership, and external partners regarding innovation initiatives and cloud-based solutions.
• Gather and integrate feedback from demos to continually improve and enhance the solutions showcased in the center.
• Report regularly to Delos Cloud senior management on the status of initiatives, partner engagements, and the overall performance of the Innovation Center.

Training and Knowledge Sharing:

• Organize and conduct workshops, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions to educate both internal teams and external customers on partner solutions and Azure-based technologies.
• Mentor team members and provide them with growth opportunities within cloud technology and leadership tracks.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in a customer facing role using cloud solutions, ideally with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience in managing demo environments, building use cases, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Azure architecture and relevant technologies, including networking, compute, storage, and security.
• Familiarity with partner technologies and solutions commonly deployed on Azure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to represent the center publicly, advocate for innovation, and act as a thought leader in the community.
• Fluency in German & English

What we offer

• A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life 
• Excellent development opportunities 
• Competitive salary and various employee discounts and vouchers 
• Flexible working models such as working from home flexibility as well as time-off models 
• Flexible mobility programs (e.g. company car policy, JobRad, etc.)  
• In the office: free lunch, water, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities 
• Additionally: Company pension plan, share participation options, working time account, etc. 
• Intense onboarding, incl. personal buddy 
• Our culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best.  
• We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.  
• We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world. 
• Delos Cloud is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. 

We win with inclusion
Our culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At Delos Cloud, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
Delos Cloud is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Delos Cloud and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
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