Vice President, Cloud and Digital Platforms

Are you an experienced cloud technology leader who values innovation? Aristocrat Labs, within the Chief Technology Organization, is looking for a Vice President, Cloud and Digital Platforms to push forward our public cloud and online game platform strategy. In this role, you will guide a distributed team that builds and supports our cloud and gaming platforms.

You will coordinate all public cloud contract negotiations, establish a FinOps (Financial Operations) function, and craft the strategic plan for our cloud and online game platforms. The position requires a problem solver with deep expertise in cloud technologies, gaming platforms, and financial operations. If you flourish in a fast-paced setting and have proven success in cloud leadership, we want to talk! Join us in crafting the future of gaming technology at Aristocrat.

What You'll Do

• Take charge of the comprehensive strategy for Aristocrat's scalable cloud and digital game platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological progress.
• Coordinate an international team of leaders, architects, engineers, and developers, and support to drive innovation and excellence.
• Mentor and develop senior team leaders, ensuring their professional growth and success.
• Negotiate contracts with public cloud providers to secure favorable terms for multiple business units.
• Balance risk in assessment of multiple cloud service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Accountable for instilling a FinOps culture across business units to optimize cloud spending.
• Stay informed about emerging cloud technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to Aristocrat's cloud strategy.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in cloud platform development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing international teams and large-scale projects.
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and gaming platforms.
• Experience in negotiating large-scale public cloud contracts.
• Expertise in FinOps, cloud cost management, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Can work on a hybrid work basis with 3 days a week in our central London office

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.