Senior Manager – Object Storage PaaS – Hybrid-Cloud (REMOTE)

Lead the charge in GEICO's technological evolution! We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Manager to build and lead a team of talented engineers responsible for our multi-cloud, private cloud resources to provide reliable and efficient storage services. You will be instrumental in driving the adoption and expansion of our object storage, ensuring its stability, security, and performance across our hybrid cloud environment for DataLakes/AI/ML Workloads.

This job might be for you if: 

• You are a passionate leader who inspires and motivates high-performing engineering teams. 

• You are excited by the challenge of building and scaling a critical Object Storage platform for a large organization. 

• You have a strong understanding of the storage services ecosystem and are eager to contribute to its evolution. 

• You are a strategic thinker who can align the team's vision with GEICO's overall technology strategy and business goals. 

• You are a champion of open-source technologies and believe in their power to drive innovation. 

• You are motivated by the opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of GEICO's transformation into a modern, cloud-native organization.m 

Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, build, and mentor a high-performing team of object storage service engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment focused on continuous improvement. 

• Define and execute the team's vision and roadmap, aligning with GEICO's strategic goals for cloud adoption, application modernization, and microservices architecture. 

• Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of the Object Storage Services across multiple cloud environments and clusters, ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficient resource utilization. 

• Manage and prioritize the team's backlog, ensuring timely delivery of key features and functionalities while maintaining alignment with business needs. 

• Collaborate closely with security, operations, and development teams to integrate the Object Storage Services into existing workflows and promote cross-functional collaboration. 

• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to ensure the health and stability of the Object Storage Services. 

• Advocate for the Object Storage Services within the organization, showcasing its value and driving adoption across various teams and projects. 

• Foster strong partnerships with networking, SD-WAN, data center engineering, and SRE teams to ensure the successful operation of the Object Storage Services within GEICO's hybrid environment. 

• Collaborate with SREs to establish clear SLOs and error budgets for the Object Storage Services, driving continuous improvement in reliability and performance. 

Qualifications: 

• Technical leadership: Proven experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

• Object Storage Services knowledge: …