Senior Cloud Architect & Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the organization's cloud strategy and long-term architectural roadmap.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cloud architecture decisions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Establish governance, security, and compliance frameworks for Azure environments.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance through architecture reviews and automation.
• Provide technical leadership on Azure migrations, hybrid cloud integrations, and DevOps enablement.
• Lead the development and execution of coordinated, enterprise-scale plans and technology programs.
• Drive high-priority, high-complexity projects requiring significant resources and cross-functional coordination.
• Engage regularly with executive stakeholders to communicate program status, resolve escalations, and influence future technology initiatives.
• Deliver clear, structured presentations on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Represent the Technology division in cross-departmental teams focused on key strategic initiatives.
• Manage projects from inception through final implementation, coordinating across end users, vendors, and internal teams.
• Define project scope, assign responsibilities, identify resources, and build schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage project financials against assigned budgets: forecast requirements, track expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards and review all project deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Identify and resolve risks for at-risk programs, organizing resources and solutions proactively.
• Produce key project artifacts as needed — including business requirements documentation, project plans, test scripts, and change management logs.
• Ensure all project information is current and accurate; provide regular high-level briefings to executive management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience, with at least 5 years in Azure architecture or cloud leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing multiple, complex enterprise-level technology projects simultaneously, including inter-dependent stakeholders across internal and external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Agencies and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues that cross departmental boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with executive-level presentation ability.
• Ability to travel to Port Authority facilities as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost management frameworks.
• Familiarity with government or regulated industry technology environments.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.