Practice Lead, Cloud and Data Center

Practice Lead, Cloud and Data Center

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote, United States

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state,

local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States.

Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for

good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital

and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a

performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted

advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic

performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the

solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most

mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership

agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes

programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent,

and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13

acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and

empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands

of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our

employees [https://www.mgt.us/careers/].

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Cloud & Data Center Practice Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day

operational leadership of MGT's Cloud & Data Center Professional Services team.

This role ensures successful execution of cloud, virtualization, storage,

backup, disaster recovery, and data center modernization projects by

coordinating engineering resources, maintaining delivery standards, supporting

project execution, and serving as the primary technical and operational

escalation point for the practice. The Team Lead works closely with Project

Managers, Delivery Leadership, Sales, and Engineering teams to ensure projects

are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with customer

expectations. The position combines hands-on engineering expertise with

operational team leadership and resource management responsibilities.

Operations & Delivery Management

* Coordinate day-to-day activities of the Cloud & Data Center practice to

support successful project delivery.

* Manage engineering assignments, project workload balancing, and resource

scheduling across active engagements.

* Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to scope, milestones, technical

standards, and quality expectations.

* Participate in project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and delivery

escalations.

* Collaborate with Project Managers to identify risks, address resource

constraints, and support issue resolution.

* Ensure implementation documentation, project deliverables, and closeout

requirements are completed accurately and consistently.

* Support services leadership with project forecasting, staffing needs, and

delivery capacity planning.

* Provide performance coaching, conduct performance reviews, deliver technical

guidance, and support the professional development of team members.

Technical Leadership

* Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex cloud and data

center implementation issues.

* Provide technical oversight for cloud migrations, hybrid cloud architectures,

virtualization platforms, storage solutions, backup and recovery systems,

disaster recovery initiatives, and data center modernization projects.

* Conduct implementation reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure

alignment with MGT standards.

* Assist engineers with troubleshooting, implementation planning, and

resolution of technical challenges.

* Support standardization of deployment methodologies, implementation

procedures, and technical documentation templates.

* Maintain awareness of vendor updates, platform enhancements, security

advisories, and technology changes impacting customer environments.

Resource Management & Team Leadership

* Lead and mentor engineers assigned to the Cloud & Data Center practice.

* Conduct regular resource utilization reviews and assist with workload

balancing.

* Support onboarding of new engineers and facilitate knowledge transfer

activities.

* Identify skill gaps and coordinate training and certification opportunities.

* Promote cross-training initiatives to expand technical coverage across cloud

infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and disaster recovery technologies.

* Provide performance coaching, technical guidance, and development feedback to

team members.

Practice Execution & Process Improvement

* Drive adoption of implementation standards, project procedures, and

operational best practices.

* Capture lessons learned and facilitate sharing of technical knowledge across

the organization.

* Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, documentation quality,

and resource utilization.

* Contribute templates, technical content, and deployment guides to the

Knowledge Hub.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction

and delivery consistency.

Sales & Project Support

* Assist Sales and Presales teams with technical reviews, implementation

planning, cloud adoption strategies, and effort estimation.

* Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure delivery teams understand

scope and requirements.

* Provide technical input for Statements of Work and implementation approaches.

* Support customer discussions related to project execution, migration

strategies, technical risks, and delivery expectations.

* Assist with identifying additional service opportunities during active

engagements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

* Advanced knowledge of enterprise cloud and data center technologies,

including public cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster

recovery, and infrastructure modernization.

* Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration, hybrid cloud,

virtualization, and data center transformation projects.

* Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V,

Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity, Dell, HPE, and related technologies.

* Experience conducting technical quality reviews and implementation oversight.

* Familiarity with professional services delivery models, project lifecycle

management, and customer-facing consulting engagements.

* Strong troubleshooting and technical escalation management capabilities.

Skills

* Strong operational leadership and team coordination skills.

* Excellent resource allocation and workload management capabilities.

* Ability to balance hands-on technical responsibilities with team leadership

duties.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Effective communication with customers, project teams, and internal

stakeholders.

* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

* Proven ability to mentor engineers and develop technical talent.

* Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills.

* Commitment to delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and process

consistency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

* Minimum of Ten (10) years of enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and data

center experience.

* Minimum of Five (5) years leading cloud, virtualization, infrastructure

modernization, or engineering projects and teams.

* Minimum of Three (3) years of resource management, team leadership, or

delivery management experience.

* Prior experience in a Professional Services, Systems Integrator, Consulting,

or VAR environment preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a

commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting

and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social

impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities

for career growth. Here [https://www.mgt.us/careers/] you can read more about

our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

* Flexible paid time off

* 5% 401K matching program

* Equity opportunities

* Incentive and bonus programs

* Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave

* Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage

* Life insurance

* Short and long-term disability coverage

* Income protection benefits

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not

discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status,

genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any

other characteristic or class protected by law.