At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
Skillsoft is seeking an experienced cloud Manager of DevOps & Infrastructure Engineering and help shape the backbone of the world’s leading learning platform. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee multiple high-performing DevOps teams and an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) team, guiding the technical and strategic direction for our global cloud operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow multiple DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) teams, ensuring high performance, engagement, and professional development
- Set and execute the strategic vision for infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, and DevOps transformation across Skillsoft
- Partner with product, engineering, and security leaders to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
- Champion best practices in CI/CD, cloud-native infrastructure, and infrastructure as code
- Drive adoption of AI and automation to optimize platform reliability and accelerate delivery
- Oversee incident response, system reliability, and proactive risk management for high-volume, publicly exposed systems
- Foster an agile, innovative, and inclusive team culture aligned with Skillsoft’s values
- Drive Innovation: Champion the adoption of AI-powered automation, modern DevOps practices, and scalable cloud solutions using technologies like Kubernetes, Jenkins, Harness.io, and AWS
- Make a Global Impact: Your leadership will directly influence how millions of learners and organizations experience Skillsoft’s products, ensuring our platforms are robust, secure, and ready for the future
- Foster Growth: Build and mentor a passionate team of engineers, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Shape the Future: Collaborate with engineering leaders across the US, Europe, and Hyderabad to set standards, remove bottlenecks, and drive seamless delivery pipelines
Skills & Qualifications Required:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure, with at least 3 years managing technical teams with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or commensurate experience
- Recent experience leading DevOps and/or Infrastructure as Code teams in a cloud-first, enterprise environment
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
- Experience driving large-scale transformation initiatives and implementing best-in-class DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and reliability for high-traffic, customer-facing systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for mentoring, developing talent, and building high-trust, high-performance teams
- Location: East Coast US
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and scaling AI-driven DevOps or infrastructure automation solutions
- Background in regulated or high-compliance industries
- Demonstrated success leading globally distributed teams
Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $150,000 - $180,000 annualized
We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Skillsoft Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
10 Post Office Square, Boston, MA, United States, 02109
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