Program Manager – AWS Cloud Programs

Location: Raleigh NC / Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 8-10 Years

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale mission-critical cloud transformation and infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in program delivery stakeholder management cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and cross-functional team leadership.

This role will be responsible for planning executing governing and delivering complex programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives budget timelines quality standards and operational excellence.

• 8 years of Program/Project Management experience
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise programs
• Strong experience with:
  • AWS Cloud Programs
  • Cloud Migration & Modernization
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Technology Transformation Initiatives
• Expertise in:
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Budget & Resource Management
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Management
• Experience working in:
  • Cross-Functional Teams
  • Matrix Organizations
  • Global Delivery Models
• Strong communication presentation and leadership skills

• AWS Cloud Services
• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
• DevOps & CI/CD Concepts
• Infrastructure Modernization Programs
• Government or Regulated Environment Programs
• AWS IL5 Environment Exposure (Preferred)

• Agile
• Waterfall
• Hybrid Delivery Models
• PMO Governance
• Lean Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement Frameworks

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cloud and technology programs
• Develop and maintain:
  • Project Plans
  • Schedules
  • Budgets
  • Resource Plans
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and meet quality standards

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships across business and technology teams
• Provide regular executive status updates and project reporting
• Drive alignment and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

• Identify manage and mitigate project risks and issues
• Track dependencies and escalation items
• Manage project scope changes and approval processes
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and project controls

• Coordinate internal teams consultants engineers and vendors
• Drive collaboration across global and cross-functional teams
• Ensure successful execution and delivery of project objectives

• Champion project management best practices
• Support PMO process improvements and governance initiatives
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen principles to improve delivery efficiency
• Contribute to organizational project management maturity

• PMP Certification
• Agile/Scrum Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Experience managing AWS cloud transformation programs
• Experience working with federal defense or highly regulated environments
• Strong background in infrastructure cloud or enterprise technology programs