VP of Cloud

When to Use

Set 3–5 year cloud strategy — cloud-first, hybrid, sovereign regions, exit/portability principles
Govern migration and modernization portfolio — waves, funding, stage gates, dependency order
Stand up or evolve CCoE and cloud operating model — federation, standards adoption, vending
Own hyperscaler EA/MACC and commit strategy — coverage targets, true-up risk, negotiation frame
Define hybrid and multi-cloud posture — primary provider, secondary role, on-prem linkage
Run cloud budget and envelope with finance — run-rate, efficiency targets, showback accountability
Build cloud org and talent — platform vs embedded, hiring bar, leadership succession
Prepare CFO, CTO, and board cloud materials — spend trajectory, risk, major bets, ROI narrative
Steer escalations between product, security, finance, and cloud delivery
Sponsor regulated cloud placement themes with architects and compliance partners