{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"128cb33dbaca2cf8ebd10859","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/128cb33dbaca2cf8ebd10859","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/128cb33dbaca2cf8ebd10859","title":"Expert Cloud Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Expert Cloud Program Manager\nLocation: Oakland, CA\nDuration: October 26, 2026 – October 25, 2027\nPay Rate: $90.00/hr. W2\n\nAccount Manager Notes:\n\nJob Description:\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Expert Cloud Program Manager to lead and drive strategic cloud platform transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of enterprise cloud programs including Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform Automation, and Cloud Governance.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale cloud transformation programs from conception through production deployment. This individual will work closely with Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, DevOps, Application Teams, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives while maintaining alignment with business objectives, security requirements, compliance standards, and operational excellence.\nThe successful candidate will drive Agile delivery practices, manage stakeholder expectations, remove delivery roadblocks, and ensure value realization through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.\nJob Responsibilities\nCloud Program Leadership\nLead enterprise cloud platform initiatives including Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, and Cloud Automation programs.\nDefine program strategy, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business and technology objectives.\nDrive delivery of cloud transformation programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments.\nEnsure successful end-to-end execution from intake, planning, design, implementation, pilot, rollout, and operational transition.\nAgile Program & Portfolio Management\nLead large-scale Agile programs utilizing SAFe, Scrum, and Lean Portfolio Management practices.\nEstablish program governance, cadence, sprint planning, release planning, executive reviews, and quarterly planning activities.\nCoordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, cloud engineers, platform teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.\nMonitor program health, delivery metrics, velocity, dependencies, and risk mitigation activities.\nAMI/Image Factory & Automation Programs\nDrive implementation of enterprise image lifecycle management solutions supporting AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local Images, and VMware Templates\nLead automation initiatives focused on image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management.\nEnsure standardization of golden images, security baselines, compliance controls, and operational processes across environments.\nMulti-Cloud Auto-Patching Programs\nLead initiatives focused on automated operating system and middleware patching across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure platforms.\nCollaborate with architecture, security, and operations teams to establish enterprise patch governance and compliance reporting.\nDrive adoption of automation capabilities utilizing Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, AWS Systems Manager, Terraform, and DevOps pipelines.\nStakeholder & Executive Management\nBuild strong partnerships with executive leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity organizations, operations teams, and business units.\nCommunicate program status, issues, risks, dependencies, budget performance, and delivery outcomes to senior leadership.\nDevelop executive presentations, dashboards, business cases, and strategic recommendations.\nFinancial & Resource Management\nManage program budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, and resource allocation.\nEnsure efficient utilization of personnel, technology, and consulting resources.\nTrack program financials and demonstrate measurable business value and ROI.\nRisk, Compliance & Governance\nEstablish robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements.\nIdentify program risks proactively and drive mitigation plans across technical and organizational areas.\nEnsure adherence to cloud architecture standards, security controls, operational readiness, and enterprise policies.\nContinuous Improvement & Innovation\nDrive adoption of platform engineering, automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and cloud-native practices.\nChampion process improvements that increase delivery velocity, operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.\nPromote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.\nRequired Skills\nExpertise in Cloud Program and Portfolio Management.\nStrong understanding of AWS, Azure, Azure Local, Hybrid Cloud, and Platform Engineering concepts.\nExperience managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.\nStrong knowledge of Agile, SAFe, Scrum, and Lean delivery methodologies.\nProven experience driving complex cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.\nExperience managing large budgets, schedules, dependencies, risks, and executive communications.\nStrong stakeholder management and influence skills.\nExcellent leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation abilities.\nAbility to operate effectively in highly complex and ambiguous environments.\nStrong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.\nPreferred Technical Knowledge\nEnterprise AMI/Image Factory solutions.\nMulti-Cloud Auto-Patching platforms.\nAzure Arc and Azure Update Manager.\nAzure DevOps and GitHub Actions.\nTerraform and Infrastructure as Code.\nCloud Governance and Compliance.\nDevSecOps and Platform Engineering.\nCI/CD Pipeline Automation.\nCloud Operations and Reliability Engineering.\nQualifications\nMinimum\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).\n10+ years of Program and Project Management experience in technology organizations.\n5+ years leading Cloud, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps transformation programs.\nDesired\nPMP Certification.\nSAFe Agilist (SA).\nSAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).\nPMI-ACP certification.\nExperience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Planisware, or similar PPM tools.\nExperience delivering cloud migrations, platform modernization, automation, or infrastructure transformation initiatives.\nExperience managing enterprise-scale cloud programs spanning AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.","company":"Global Software Resources","rawCompany":"global software 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October 25, 2027\nPay Rate: $90.00/hr. W2\n\nAccount Manager Notes:\n\nJob Description:\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Expert Cloud Program Manager to lead and drive strategic cloud platform transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of enterprise cloud programs including Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform Automation, and Cloud Governance.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale cloud transformation programs from conception through production deployment. This individual will work closely with Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, DevOps, Application Teams, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives while maintaining alignment with business objectives, security requirements, compliance standards, and operational excellence.\nThe successful candidate will drive Agile delivery practices, manage stakeholder expectations, remove delivery roadblocks, and ensure value realization through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.\nJob Responsibilities\nCloud Program Leadership\nLead enterprise cloud platform initiatives including Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, and Cloud Automation programs.\nDefine program strategy, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business and technology objectives.\nDrive delivery of cloud transformation programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments.\nEnsure successful end-to-end execution from intake, planning, design, implementation, pilot, rollout, and operational transition.\nAgile Program & Portfolio Management\nLead large-scale Agile programs utilizing SAFe, Scrum, and Lean Portfolio Management practices.\nEstablish program governance, cadence, sprint planning, release planning, executive reviews, and quarterly planning activities.\nCoordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, cloud engineers, platform teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.\nMonitor program health, delivery metrics, velocity, dependencies, and risk mitigation activities.\nAMI/Image Factory & Automation Programs\nDrive implementation of enterprise image lifecycle management solutions supporting AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local Images, and VMware Templates\nLead automation initiatives focused on image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management.\nEnsure standardization of golden images, security baselines, compliance controls, and operational processes across environments.\nMulti-Cloud Auto-Patching Programs\nLead initiatives focused on automated operating system and middleware patching across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure platforms.\nCollaborate with architecture, security, and operations teams to establish enterprise patch governance and compliance reporting.\nDrive adoption of automation capabilities utilizing Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, AWS Systems Manager, Terraform, and DevOps pipelines.\nStakeholder & Executive Management\nBuild strong partnerships with executive leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity organizations, operations teams, and business units.\nCommunicate program status, issues, risks, dependencies, budget performance, and delivery outcomes to senior leadership.\nDevelop executive presentations, dashboards, business cases, and strategic recommendations.\nFinancial & Resource Management\nManage program budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, and resource allocation.\nEnsure efficient utilization of personnel, technology, and consulting resources.\nTrack program financials and demonstrate measurable business value and ROI.\nRisk, Compliance & Governance\nEstablish robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements.\nIdentify program risks proactively and drive mitigation plans across technical and organizational areas.\nEnsure adherence to cloud architecture standards, security controls, operational readiness, and enterprise policies.\nContinuous Improvement & Innovation\nDrive adoption of platform engineering, automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and cloud-native practices.\nChampion process improvements that increase delivery velocity, operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.\nPromote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.\nRequired Skills\nExpertise in Cloud Program and Portfolio Management.\nStrong understanding of AWS, Azure, Azure Local, Hybrid Cloud, and Platform Engineering concepts.\nExperience managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.\nStrong knowledge of Agile, SAFe, Scrum, and Lean delivery methodologies.\nProven experience driving complex cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.\nExperience managing large budgets, schedules, dependencies, risks, and executive communications.\nStrong stakeholder management and influence skills.\nExcellent leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation abilities.\nAbility to operate effectively in highly complex and ambiguous environments.\nStrong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.\nPreferred Technical Knowledge\nEnterprise AMI/Image Factory solutions.\nMulti-Cloud Auto-Patching platforms.\nAzure Arc and Azure Update Manager.\nAzure DevOps and GitHub Actions.\nTerraform and Infrastructure as Code.\nCloud Governance and Compliance.\nDevSecOps and Platform Engineering.\nCI/CD Pipeline Automation.\nCloud Operations and Reliability Engineering.\nQualifications\nMinimum\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).\n10+ years of Program and Project Management experience in technology organizations.\n5+ years leading Cloud, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps transformation programs.\nDesired\nPMP Certification.\nSAFe Agilist (SA).\nSAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).\nPMI-ACP certification.\nExperience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Planisware, or similar PPM tools.\nExperience delivering cloud migrations, platform modernization, automation, or infrastructure transformation initiatives.\nExperience managing enterprise-scale cloud programs spanning AWS, Azure, and hybrid 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