Cloud Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Cloud Program Leadership
  • Lead enterprise cloud platform initiatives including Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, and Cloud Automation programs.
  • Define program strategy, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business and technology objectives.
  • Drive delivery of cloud transformation programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
  • Ensure successful end-to-end execution from intake, planning, design, implementation, pilot, rollout, and operational transition.
• Agile Program & Portfolio Management
  • Lead large-scale Agile programs utilizing SAFe, Scrum, and Lean Portfolio Management practices.
  • Establish program governance, cadence, sprint planning, release planning, executive reviews, and quarterly planning activities.
  • Coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, cloud engineers, platform teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Monitor program health, delivery metrics, velocity, dependencies, and risk mitigation activities.
• AMI/Image Factory & Automation Programs
  • Drive implementation of enterprise image lifecycle management solutions supporting AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local Images, and VMware Templates.
  • Lead automation initiatives focused on image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure standardization of golden images, security baselines, compliance controls, and operational processes across environments.
• Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching Programs
  • Lead initiatives focused on automated operating system and middleware patching across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure platforms.
  • Collaborate with architecture, security, and operations teams to establish enterprise patch governance and compliance reporting.
  • Drive adoption of automation capabilities utilizing Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, AWS Systems Manager, Terraform, and DevOps pipelines.
• Stakeholder & Executive Management
  • Build strong partnerships with executive leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity organizations, operations teams, and business units.
  • Communicate program status, issues, risks, dependencies, budget performance, and delivery outcomes to senior leadership.
  • Develop executive presentations, dashboards, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Financial & Resource Management
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, technology, and consulting resources.
  • Track program financials and demonstrate measurable business value and ROI.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Establish robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify program risks proactively and drive mitigation plans across technical and organizational areas.
  • Ensure adherence to cloud architecture standards, security controls, operational readiness, and enterprise policies.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Drive adoption of platform engineering, automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and cloud-native practices.
  • Champion process improvements that increase delivery velocity, operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Cloud Program and Portfolio Management.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, Azure Local, Hybrid Cloud, and Platform Engineering concepts.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, SAFe, Scrum, and