Public and Hybrid Cloud Product Manager

Who We Are

Six Degrees is a leading secure, integrated cloud services provider, where everyone is welcome. We believe success lies in harnessing a truly diverse and inclusive culture.

Our business protects UK organisations with the goal of enabling them to operate effectively and securely in the cloud, by giving them secure platforms to innovate and grow. We support our customers on their digital transformation journey regardless of their maturity. Our vision is to be the UK’s number one provider of secure, integrated cloud services to the small to mid-size market.

About The Role

• The Public and Hybrid Cloud Product Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of our cloud product portfolio covering Public Cloud (Microsoft, Azure, etc.) and Hybrid Cloud solutions.
• This position integrates commercial product ownership, technical lifecycle management, collaboration in platform design, management of supplier relationships & assurance of operations.
• You will work closely with Cloud Architects, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and key external cloud partners to define, evolve, and optimise our cloud offerings.
• The role is accountable for ensuring our platforms (including Partner Centre) are fit for purpose, scalable, commercially compelling & deliver exceptional customer experience throughout their lifecycle.
• You'll be managing each product through all lifecycle stages: introduction, growth, maturity, decline, and retirement and facilitate the rationalisation of the portfolio complexity to streamline operations & enhance profitability.

Role Requirements

• This position is ideally suited for an individual who can seamlessly transition between strategic planning, practical execution, cross-functional leadership, and thorough engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ideally if you have Azure Fundamentals / Azure Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect certifications we'd love to hear from you.
• Extensive experience in Product Management positions related to Cloud, Hosting, SaaS, or Managed Services.
• Expertise collaborating with Public Cloud vendors (such as Microsoft, CSP Portal providers, etc.) and managing distributed workloads.
• Demonstrated track record of launching, managing, and evolving cloud services and vendor or partner management exposure at an operational and strategic level.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of Public Cloud technologies (Azure, M365, VMware, AWS optional) and knowledge of multi-cloud architectures, hybrid cloud models, networking fundamentals, and security principles.
• Proven experience owning product roadmaps and lifecycle management and a strong understanding of SaaS/IaaS/PaaS commercial models.

What Makes Us Great

Six Degrees has been honoured as an ENEI Gold TIDE Winner. We take pride in fostering and sustaining an inclusive culture, which is essential for our entire business.

This includes all aspects of recruitment and employment – our recruitment and selection processes are transparent and fair, and we will always consider any reasonable adjustments to the interview process or flexible working requirements.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. Our commitment and objective are to create a truly equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

At Six Degrees we’ve created a female-led networking program that enables women within our organisation to interact and exchange ideas, share their experiences, and utilise one-to-one support.

Our Benefits

In return for the passion our people bring to everything they do, we want them to enjoy a range of benefits that enrich their lives. We are a Real Living Wage employer, and through our additional employee benefits we feel we’ve got something that will help everybody live their best life.

We recognise the immense joy and significance of family leave for our employees, which is why Six Degrees provide an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package. We’re also keen to support people with flexible working, so everyone can have the personal time they need whilst still doing great work here at Six Degrees.

We have some fantastic benefits on offer, with everyone being given Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, a matched pension scheme and 25 days holiday and as a happy birthday from Six Degrees, all employees get a day off for their Birthday.

We also provide discounts on well-known brands, in restaurants, supermarkets, the list goes on! You can find out more about our benefits here.

Our recruitment process:

At Six Degrees, we prioritise efficiency in our recruitment process, as we believe it is essential for you to connect with potential colleagues and have a positive candidate experience.

We welcome applications from people who think differently, our business is proud to have a diverse range of individuals, and we offer a supportive and flexible environment tailored to different working styles.

Our team thoroughly evaluate all applications, and if your qualifications align with our needs, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule a call. If all goes well, you will be invited to participate in an interview with your prospective line manager and team members, where you will discuss your suitability for the position and learn more about Six Degrees. For certain critical roles, we may conduct a second and final interview, which could include a task specific to the role. Following the completion of the assessment process, we look forward to welcoming you to the Six Degrees family!