8 customisable OKR examples for Cloud Infrastructure Manager
What are Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Cloud Infrastructure Manager to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Cloud Infrastructure Manager Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to enhance scalability and efficiency of deployed cloud systems
Enhance scalability and efficiency of deployed cloud systems
Reduce infrastructure costs by 15% through optimization of cloud services
Implement cost-efficient cloud service solutions
Identify potential areas for resource optimization
Perform comprehensive audit of existing cloud service usage
Successfully achieve 99.9% uptime across all deployed cloud services
Implement robust redundancy measures for every service
Utilize real-time notifications for immediate incident response
Regularly monitor and assess cloud service performance and health
Implement upgrades for 3 existing cloud architectures to improve performance benchmarks
Execute upgrades on the 3 existing systems
Research available cloud architecture upgrades
Identify performance shortcomings in current cloud architectures
2. OKRs to enhance cloud efficiency while managing costs
Enhance cloud efficiency while managing costs
Reduce cloud resource wastage by 20% without affecting performance
Enhance cloud resource allocation based on usage patterns
Delete unused virtual machines and storage volumes
Implement efficient workload balancing on existing cloud infrastructure
Improve cloud server response time by 15%
Optimize database queries and indexing
Upgrade server infrastructure to a higher-performance specification
Implement load balancing across multiple cloud servers
Decrease cloud service expenditure by 10% through efficient resource management
Analyze current cloud service usage to identify wastage
Enforce strict policies for cloud service usage
Develop a plan to consolidate and optimize resources
3. OKRs to implement effective cloud cost management and budget alignment strategies
Implement effective cloud cost management and budget alignment strategies
Increase forecast accuracy for cloud spending by 20% via predictive analytics
Continuously improve data models for better forecasting accuracy
Implement rigorous testing and validation of predictive models
Develop precise predictive analytics algorithms for cloud spending
Reduce overall cloud expenditure by 15% using cost-optimization strategies
Identify and eliminate underutilized or idle cloud resources
Optimize cloud storage and data transfer processes
Implement automation and scale-down capabilities
Implement a cloud cost governance framework that achieves 100% budget adherence
Establish financial controls and reporting tools
Monitor cost usage and optimize resources regularly
Define a strict budget for your cloud services
4. OKRs to minimize expenditure on application hosting
Minimize expenditure on application hosting
Implement cloud optimization strategies to reduce unnecessary resource costs by 25%
Implement right-sizing and cost allocation strategies
Identify idle cloud resources and eliminate or scale down
Utilize auto-scaling and automation tools
Identify and eliminate 15% of underused resources or services from current host
Identify underused or redundant resources
Eliminate identified unnecessary resources or services
Analyze current usage of all resources and services
Decrease hosting cost by 20% through vendor renegotiations or transitions
Initiate renegotiation talks with existing vendor
Review current hosting costs and potential savings
Research and evaluate alternative hosting vendors
5. OKRs to efficiently migrate services and databases to Google Cloud
Efficiently migrate services and databases to Google Cloud
Achieve minimal downtime during the migration process
Conduct regular communication regarding the migration process with all relevant stakeholders
Perform a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure and identify potential issues
Develop a detailed migration plan with clear timelines and allocated resources
Implement redundancy measures and backup systems to minimize the impact of any disruptions
Optimize costs by analyzing and implementing cost-effective solutions in Google Cloud
Identify and eliminate any unnecessary services or resources to reduce expenses
Regularly monitor and review cost reports and adjust strategies accordingly
Research and implement more cost-effective alternatives or optimized configurations for existing services
Conduct a thorough analysis of current Google Cloud services and associated costs
Ensure seamless data migration from existing databases to Google Cloud
Perform necessary data cleansing and transformation to ensure compatibility with Google Cloud
Assess current database structure and data volume for smooth migration planning
Create a detailed data migration strategy outlining steps, tools, and timelines
Execute step-by-step migration process, verifying data integrity and minimizing downtime
Successfully migrate all services from current platform to Google Cloud
6. OKRs to successfully migrate on-premises infrastructure to cloud service
Successfully migrate on-premises infrastructure to cloud service
Train all team members on how to use the new cloud service effectively
Schedule training sessions for all team members
Identify suitable training course for new cloud service
Monitor and assess team's proficiency post-training
Complete migration of all essential data and applications using cloud service
Begin transferring prioritized data to the cloud service
Assess and categorize all data and applications for migration
Conduct thorough post-migration testing and verification
Achieve cost savings of at least 20% compared to current on-premises setup
Establish and implement a company-wide energy saving program
Evaluate and implement more efficient, cost-effective technologies
Initiate negotiations with current vendors for price reductions
7. OKRs to successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Identify and categorize all OnPremise services for migration by end of Week 3
Compile a list of all OnPremise services currently in use
Categorize each service based on priority for migration
Create a detailed migration schedule by end of Week 3
Conduct post-migration validation to ensure 100% functionality for all migrated services
Verify functionality of every migrated service
Resolve any identified post-migration issues
Conduct post-migration system checks
Achieve 70% service migration while ensuring zero disruption in client services
Identify and prioritize critical services for migration
Develop and execute a detailed migration plan
Continuously monitor and troubleshoot during migration
8. OKRs to efficiently eliminate the existing datacenter to minimize costs
Efficiently eliminate the existing datacenter to minimize costs
Reduce data center infrastructure costs by 20% through efficient decommissioning
Identify underutilized or outdated equipment for decommissioning
Evaluate effectiveness of current data center infrastructure
Implement efficient decommissioning processes to reduce costs
Achieve 30% cost savings by transitioning to cloud-based services
Analyze cost comparison between current and cloud-based services
Develop and implement transition plan to cloud services
Identify potential cloud-based service providers
Train IT team to manage new services, increasing operational efficiency by 25%
Evaluate performance improvements post-training
Identify necessary training for IT team for new services
Schedule and conduct IT training sessions
Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Cloud Infrastructure Manager OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to boost the sales of spare parts
OKRs to enhance strategic thinking and adapt to changes effectively
OKRs to successfully lead the organization of 12 Days of Christmas event
OKRs to improve understanding of dating algorithms
OKRs to reduce mobilization cost for special project set ups
OKRs to reduce manual tasks through automation and process improvement
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
What's next? Try Tability's goal-setting AI
You can create an iterate on your OKRs using Tability's unique goal-setting AI.
Watch the demo below, then hop on the platform for a free trial.