{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b7e63f3cb7421cf72bcc60cc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7e63f3cb7421cf72bcc60cc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7e63f3cb7421cf72bcc60cc","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Technical Program Manager Day 1 onsite Sunnyvale, CA (Client prefers only local folks) Hybrid - 3 days onsite / week (Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is onsite, and Monday, Friday is remote)Long term contractDirect client opportunityNo mid layer / No Implementation partners are InvolvedMode of Interview: Mostly 1 Virtual RoundPrior client exp is highly preferred (Email / message me on LinkedIn for client details) We are looking for a disciplined, organized and results-driven Technical Program Manager to drive our cloud cost optimization initiatives and our infrastructure compliance projects. You will work with application and engineering teams across the organization, turn plans into owners and dates, and keep every program moving until it is done. You will be just as comfortable digging into cloud billing and compliance data as presenting progress and decisions to leadership.Main responsibilities: Cost optimization (FinOps): drive the initiatives end to end. Analyze cloud billing data, find savings, agree actions with application teams, and track them to completion.Infrastructure compliance: drive the projects. Plan, follow up and close out security and compliance work with the teams that own the infrastructure.Program management: run each program with a clear plan, owners, dates, risks and status, and keep teams aligned even when they do not report to you.Process and best practices: create and refine simple, repeatable processes that teams across the organization can follow.Executive communication: present progress, results and recommendations to senior leadership in clear, polished presentations.AI and automation: use AI tools to remove manual work, streamline reporting and create compelling visuals.Who you are: Disciplined: you hold yourself to a high standard and follow through.Organized: you keep many moving parts straight - plans, owners, dates and details.High passion to learn and grow: you are curious, welcome feedback and keep getting better.People oriented: you build trust, listen first and help teams succeed.Desire to get the job done: you don't wait to be told, and you drive things to completion.Fearless: you raise issues early, ask the hard questions and push for decisions, always with respect.A humble heart and a positive attitude: you check your ego at the door and focus on team success.What you bring: Proven program or project management experience, partnering closely with engineering teams on technical work.Analytical and good with numbers: comfortable with spreadsheets, cloud billing dashboards and financial metrics.Good business sense: you understand how technical and operational decisions affect cost and risk.Excellent written and verbal communication at every level, including executive presentations.A passion for using AI tools to automate manual work and to tell the story visually.Nice to have: AWS cloud cost management, forecasting and optimization (FinOps) experience.Hands-on experience with infrastructure security and compliance.Experience leading cross-functional teams or managing people.Skills: Agile Project Management - Nice to HaveProject Management - Is Required - 2-5 YearsAmazon Web Services (AWS) - Nice to Have - 1-2 YearsCommunication Skill - Is Required - 2-5 YearsPay Range: $65/hr - $70/hrThe specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. 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