Cloud Program Lead - Remote ​/ Telecommute

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Pay Range $58hr - $63hr

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years leading large-scale cloud programs.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience leading enterprise cloud migration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, security, identity management, and infrastructure services.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, teams, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong program governance, risk management, budgeting, and resource planning experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present technical and business updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

• Lead and manage end-to-end cloud transformation programs across the organization.
• Define cloud strategy, roadmap, governance frameworks, and adoption plans aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate multiple work streams, projects, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
• Collaborate with business leaders, architects, engineering teams, security teams, and vendors to drive cloud initiatives.
• Oversee cloud migration, modernization, application transformation, and infrastructure projects.
• Drive program planning, execution, milestone tracking, resource management, and budget governance.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to cloud architecture standards, security policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Establish program governance structures and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
• Monitor program KPIs, delivery metrics, and business outcomes to ensure value realization.
• Mentor technical teams and promote cloud-native principles, automation, and Dev Ops practices.
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve complex technical and operational issues across stakeholder groups.

• Cloud certifications such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Agile certifications.
• Experience in cloud security, Dev Ops transformation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation), and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services, or Life Sciences.

• Cloud Transformation & Migration.
• Enterprise Cloud Strategy.
• AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Program & Portfolio Management.
• Cloud Architecture & Governance.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Risk & Dependency Management.
• Agile & SAFe Delivery.
• Dev Ops & Automation.
• Infrastructure Modernization.
• Budget & Resource Planning.
• Executive Communication.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring.