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Sr. Manager, Private Cloud Operations

Sysco Corporate

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Job ID R246868 Date posted 04/15/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary Private Cloud Operations (PCO) is responsible for the design and operations of Sysco's Data Center and Operating Sites (OpSite) compute/storage/backup worldwide in support of the company's strategic and resilient backbone. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager for the Private Cloud team. As the Senior Manager of Private Cloud, you will lead teams responsible for delivering services in a private cloud data center environment and guiding M&A/Integration teams during discovery, engineering, and migration and operations phases. This role oversees Edge Compute, Nutanix & VMware, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), DC Compute, DC Networking (SAN/Management/LAN), DC Storage including Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), EMC, and Backup using HYCU. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and project management experience and will execute multiple, complex projects across diverse geographies.

Description

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Job Summary:

Private Cloud Operations (PCO)is responsible forthe design and operations of Sysco's Data Center and Operating Sites (OpSite)compute/storage/backup worldwide in support of the company's strategic and resilient backbone. We areseekingan experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager for the Private Cloudteam. As the Senior Manager of Private Cloud, you will lead teams responsible for delivering services in a private cloud data center environment and guiding M&A/Integration teams during discovery, engineering, and migration and operationsphases.

This role oversees Edge Compute, Nutanix & VMware, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), DC Compute, DC Networking (SAN/Management/LAN), DC Storage including Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), EMC, and Backup using HYCU. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and project management experience and will execute multiple, complex projects across diverse geographies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage teams responsible for Edge Compute, Nutanix,VMware,DC Compute, DC Storage, Backup (HYCU), and Hyperconverged Infrastructure.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performingteamculture.

  • Manage, train, and delegate to promote high-performing teams.

  • Oversee the delivery of services within a private cloud data center.

  • Ensure efficient and effective operations of Edge Compute, Nutanix, DC Compute, DC Storage (including NUS), and Backup services.

  • Utilize project management experience to oversee global private cloud service delivery, ensuring redundancy, DR standards, and effectiveutilization.

  • Provide technical leadership for teams withexpertisein Nutanix & VMware, DC Compute, DC Storage (SAN/NAS), Backup (HYCU), Cisco networking, and fiber channel.Experience with NC2 andHyperscalerbare metal preferred. 

  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in private cloud technologies.

  • Develop and execute strategic plans for Private Cloud services,identifyingthe correct mix of technologies for cost‑effective service delivery.

  • Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

  • Collaborate with clients to understand needs and expectations.

  • Ensurehigh levelsof client satisfaction through effectiveservice delivery.

  • Lead initiatives involving VMware‑to‑Nutanix migrations and repatriation fromhyperscalers(Azure, GCP, AWS) to Nutanix private cloud.

  • Oversee private cloud chargeback models for virtual machines (VMs) and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

  • Utilize Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Cost Governance for optimization and financial transparency.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree with an IT, Management or Engineering focus

Education Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems with a focus on management, and business operations.

Experience Required:

7-10 years of relevant experience.Experience with a large virtual infrastructure environment (5,000 virtualserversand VDI) in multipledatacenterand extended tohyperscalers.  

Experience Preferred:

  • Proven experience leading Global IT teams responsible for server, backup, and/or storage delivery in private cloud environments, preferably in a Fortune 500 environment.

  • Strong understanding of server, storage, network,compute, and hyperconverged infrastructure technologies.

  • Experience with VMware and Nutanix Virtualization Technologies.

  • Experience with Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)and VMware VSAN.

  • Experience withSuperMicro, Dell PowerEdge, and HPE ProLiant servers.

  • Experience with VMware‑to‑Nutanix migrations and cloud repatriation from Azure, GCP, and AWS.

  • Previousexperience in strategic planning and execution of private cloud initiatives.

  • Previousexperiencemanagerefresh lifecycles, budgets, and enterprise security and patch management.

Technical Skills and Abilities:

  • 5+ years of team and people management experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and hardware lifecycle management.

  • Excellent vendor management and engagementexpertise.

  • 3+ years of data center management, monitoring, metrics, and dashboards.

  • Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure operations, configurations, tools, and service processes.

  • Advanced experience in configuration management of IT assets and data center facilities.

  • Experience managing cross‑functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Maintain documentation and flow processes.

  • Experience in diverse data center environmentsfrom Colo,Hyperscalers, and Edge(>100 Edgesites).

  • Strong professionalism, customer service, and dependability.

  • Ability to apply comprehensive technical knowledge.

  • Strong written and verbal communication.

  • Intermediate toadvanced Excel skills.

  • Ability to build Standard Operation Procedures with Office products

  • Abilityto put together presentations in PowerPoint for Sr. Leadership to communicate status, asks, and strategyarecritical for this role.

  • Exceptional leadership, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.

  • Ability to workina hybrid schedule (3 days per week onsite in Houston, Texas).

  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel Requirements:

Regular travelrequired(10-15%).

Work Environment:

Hybrid schedule with expectation of at least 3 days a week in the office in Houston, Texas. Fast‑paced team environment witha high levelof communication.This is a globalteamand the successful candidate will be expected to be able to manage team members in North America, Northern Europe, Asia. Experience working with teams in Global Deliverycenterswill be critical to being able to success in this role. 

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Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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