Practice Head

12 - 18 years

45 - 60 Lacs

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Job Description

Practice Head Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Practice Head – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build, scale, and lead a global GCP practice focused on cloud modernization, data platforms, application transformation, and AI-enabled cloud services.

This is a practice ownership role. The role owns GCP strategy, service portfolio, GTM, alliances, solution engineering enablement, and practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Strategy & Ownership

  • Define and own the GCP practice vision, roadmap, and operating model
  • Establish a comprehensive GCP service portfolio across infrastructure, , and AI platforms
  • Define practice KPIs including pipeline influence, revenue contribution, partner scorecards, and attach rate
  • Lead a GCP Center of Excellence (CoE) for standards, reference architectures, and reusable accelerators

GCP Cloud, Data & Platform Services

  • Own service offerings across:

– GCP infrastructure modernization and migration

– Cloud-native application platforms (GKE, Cloud Run, Anthos)

– AI/ML platform integration (Vertex AI)

  • Define cloud governance, IAM, networking, and landing zone architectures
  • Drive multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity strategies

Solution Engineering & Presales Enablement

  • Own GCP reference architectures, solution patterns, and design standards
  • Enable presales, bid teams, and cloud architects with playbooks and GTM assets
  • Support strategic deals, executive solution reviews, and complex RFPs
  • Act as solution sponsor for large GCP-led transformation programs

GTM, Alliances & Ecosystem

  • Build and execute GTM strategy for GCP services and industry solutions
  • Own strategic alliance with Google Cloud and related ecosystem partners
  • Drive joint offerings, co-sell motions, marketplace listings, and partner-led pipeline
  • Support analyst interactions, cloud POVs, and market positioning

Talent & Capability Development

  • Define GCP skill taxonomy, role definitions, and certification paths
  • Build and nurture a future-ready GCP talent pipeline
  • Mentor senior cloud architects and practice leads
  • Promote cloud-native, automation-first culture across teams

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform architecture and services
  • Deep experience with GKE, Anthos, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run, IAM, and networking
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
  • Experience integrating data, AI/ML, and observability on GCP
  • 12–18+ years of experience building and scaling cloud practices or CoEs
  • Proven GTM, alliance, and presales leadership experience

Why Join Us

  • Build and scale a high-growth Google Cloud practice
  • Work closely with Google Cloud and its ecosystem
  • High-visibility leadership role influencing cloud growth and strategy

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