Technical Program Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and execute multiple cloud migration work streams simultaneously.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Analyze dependencies between work streams and identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, architects, data engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against plans and make adjustments as needed; ensure timely completion of project deliverables within budget constraints.
• Manage communication and collaboration between stakeholders, including technical teams, business units, and senior management.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to project teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges that may arise during migration.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to design and implement scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Stay current on the latest cloud technologies and trends.
• Identify opportunities for automation and optimization within the cloud migration process.
• Proactively identify and address challenges and roadblocks.
• Analyze project outcomes, identify lessons learned, and implement process improvements to enhance future migrations.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the IT field.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud migration projects.
• Experience in migrating legacy applications to the cloud.
• Experience with data migration and analytics technologies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience running agile ceremonies (user story grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, story point estimation, etc) or serving as a scrum master.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex technical projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent program management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• PMP certification (highly desired).
• Cloud certifications (GCP, AWS) (desired).