Cloud Infrastructure Services Team Lead
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - WFP in Roma
Organizational context
Organizational context: The World Food Programme (WFP) is undergoing a significant digital transformation, leveraging cloud infrastructure to enhance global operations. This position is central to that strategy, based at WFP Headquarters in Rome. The Cloud Infrastructure Services team provides global advisory, operations, and governance for WFP's cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), building, securing, and scaling world-class platforms.
Job purpose
Job purpose: The Cloud Infrastructure Services Team Lead (P4) will provide technical vision and leadership for the Cloud Infrastructure Services team, reporting to the Chief of Foundational Technology Services. This role is crucial for overseeing the development and implementation of the team’s workplan, acting as the primary representative for WFP’s cloud infrastructure. The Team Lead will drive cloud-native modernization initiatives, present complex IT solutions to governance bodies, and lead the design of robust, scalable cloud-native infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include managing FinOps initiatives to optimize cloud spending, partnering with cybersecurity for enhanced security practices, translating technical needs into financial business cases, forecasting infrastructure requirements, and serving as a critical escalation point during high-severity incidents.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Team Lead for its Cloud Infrastructure Services team, a critical role in the organization's digital transformation. This position, based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, will provide technical vision and leadership for a team of Cloud Specialists, overseeing the development and implementation of the division’s workplan. The Team Lead will be the primary representative for WFP’s cloud infrastructure, engaging with the Architectural Board and governance bodies to present and gain endorsement for complex IT solutions. Key responsibilities include leading the des