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By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.\nLocation: Southfield, MI (hybrid)\nAbout the Role\nIn this senior leadership role on AlixPartners’ Corporate Services team, you will define, evolve, and drive execution of the firm’s cloud and platform strategy, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled platforms, GitHub-centric delivery models, GitOps operating principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and containerized cloud-native architectures.\nThis role is a key member of the CCSI (Cloud, Client Services, and Innovation) leadership team and partners closely with Cloud Platform Delivery & Operations, Cloud Architecture & Automation, Security, and Business stakeholders to ensure that strategy translates into scalable, secure, and operable platforms across the enterprise.\nThe CCSI Cloud Strategy Director is a full-time role Southfield, MI and reports to the Head of Engineering. 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