Head of Cloud Advisory & Consulting, C&S at NTT Ltd.

• The Head of Cloud Advisory & Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and guiding the organization’s cloud-driven transformation agenda. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business unit heads, and technology stakeholders to provide high-impact strategic advisory on cloud adoption, platform modernization, and digital innovation.
• The role is pivotal in translating market trends, emerging cloud technologies, and hyperscaler capabilities into actionable strategies that enhance competitive positioning, accelerate growth, and optimize cost-to-serve. It plays a critical role in defining future-state architectures, identifying new revenue streams enabled by cloud, and ensuring alignment to the organization’s long-term digital and business strategy.
• This position requires strong leadership, the ability to operate in ambiguity, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing advisory teams that influence enterprise-wide transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Cloud Advisory & Business Alignment

• Provide executive-level strategic guidance on cloud strategy, digital transformation, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to align cloud initiatives with business objectives, growth targets, and customer value outcomes.
• Translate complex cloud and technology concepts into business-relevant insights and recommendations.

Market Insight & Innovation

• Analyze global cloud market trends, hyperscaler roadmaps (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and industry-specific disruption patterns.
• Identify emerging opportunities in multi-cloud, AI/ML, data platforms, SaaS ecosystems, and industry cloud solutions.
• Anticipate competitive threats and position the organization to capitalize on evolving market dynamics.

Cloud Strategy Development

• Define, refine, and communicate enterprise cloud strategies, including:
• Cloud adoption frameworks (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud)
• Application modernization and migration strategies
• Cloud-native product and platform innovation
• Lead the development of strategic roadmaps that balance speed, risk, cost, and value realization.

Growth & Revenue Expansion

• Identify new revenue streams enabled by cloud, including digital products, platform services, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Support go-to-market strategies for cloud-enabled offerings and industry solutions.
• Evaluate entry into new markets and customer segments leveraging cloud capabilities.

Ecosystem & Partnerships

• Identify, evaluate, and shape strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, ISVs, and system integrators.
• Assess potential alliances, joint ventures, and acquisitions aligned with cloud growth strategy.
• Strengthen relationships within cloud ecosystems to drive co-innovation and market differentiation.

Thought Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor and internal thought leader on cloud strategy and innovation.
• Communicate insights through executive presentations, whitepapers, and client-facing discussions.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, client engagements, and strategic discussions.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud strategists, analysts, and advisory professionals.
• Build a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on innovation, client value, and continuous learning.
• Develop organizational capability in cloud advisory, strategy formulation, and value realization.

Capabilities & Skills Required

• Deep expertise in cloud strategy, digital transformation, and platform-based business models.
• Strong understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to connect technology strategy to business outcomes (revenue growth, cost optimization, customer experience).
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including cloud economics (TCO, ROI, FinOps).
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team-building capability in complex, matrixed environments.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, operate at pace, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with scenario planning, risk assessment, and strategic forecasting.
• Solid understanding of global markets, industry cloud adoption trends, and regulatory considerations.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) advantageous.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in cloud advisory, digital strategy, or technology consulting within a global technology or services organization.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation and strategic initiatives.
• Significant experience advising senior executives on cloud adoption, platform strategy, and digital innovation.
• Strong background in building financial models for cloud investments and transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and scaling high-performing advisory or consulting teams.
• Experience working across multiple industries and geographies is highly desirable.