Cloud Program manager (GCP)

Job Title: Cloud Program Manager (AWS/GCP)

We are seeking a Cloud Program Manager to oversee and drive the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud-related programs leveraging AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of cloud initiatives, from initial concept through to completion, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership

• Manage end-to-end AWS or GCP cloud programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed program plans, set timelines, define resource requirements, and manage the execution of the plan to ensure the timely delivery of cloud solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Risk Management

• Identify and manage program risks, including technical, operational, and resource risks.
• Proactively address potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks, suggesting enhancements, and implementing best practices for cloud program management.

Resource & Budget Management

• Monitor program budgets, resource allocation, and team capacity to ensure programs are completed on time and within budget.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular program status reports, presentations, and executive-level updates for stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed program documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and post-program evaluations.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with cloud architects and technical leads (AWS and/or GCP) to ensure that all technical deliverables meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Facilitate coordination across teams and ensure effective communication.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Ensure teams are trained on AWS and/or GCP best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Foster knowledge sharing and encourage the adoption of new cloud features and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally with a focus on cloud technologies (AWS or GCP).
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs and delivering them successfully.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of AWS and/or GCP services, architectures, and best practices.
• AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.
• GCP services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, etc.
• Experience working with cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native applications.

Project Management Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-phase programs from initiation through delivery.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana).
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies.

Leadership & Communication:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills, including the ability to provide concise and clear updates to executive teams.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:

• Ability to anticipate challenges, think critically, and devise innovative solutions to complex problems.

Certifications (Preferred):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional.
• GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing AWS or GCP cloud migrations or large-scale cloud transformations.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementations on AWS or GCP.
• Background in the software development lifecycle and cloud-based application deployments.