Technical Program Manager - DC to Cloud (AWS) Transformation/Migration

Technical Program Manager - DC to Cloud (AWS) Transformation/Migration

Lead a multi-year datacenter to cloud transformation initiative, managing complex migration programs using hybrid project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership

Drive end-to-end datacenter to cloud migration strategy and execution

Manage multi-year transformation roadmap with clear milestones and deliverables

Coordinate cross-functional teams across infrastructure, applications, security, and business units

Establish governance frameworks and decision-making processes

• Project Management

Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies for iterative migration waves

Utilize Waterfall approaches for infrastructure and compliance-driven workstreams

Manage hybrid project frameworks based on workload requirements

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation

• Stakeholder Management

Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership

Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders

Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers

Drive change management and organizational readiness

• Risk & Quality Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies

Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards

Establish quality gates and validation criteria for migration phases

Implement continuous improvement processes

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

8+ years of technical program/project management experience

5+ years managing cloud migration or infrastructure transformation programs

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of datacenter infrastructure, networking, and virtualization

Experience with migration tools and methodologies (6Rs framework)

Understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery in cloud environments

Project Management

Agile/Scrum: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent; experience leading Agile teams

Waterfall: Proficiency in traditional SDLC and waterfall methodologies

Hybrid Approaches: Ability to blend methodologies based on project needs

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Proven ability to manage programs with budgets >$10M

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Strategic thinking with attention to operational detail

Experience managing geographically distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Experience with ITIL, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering practices

Background in healthcare, finance, or other regulated industries

Familiarity with migration assessment tools (CloudEndure, Azure Migrate, etc.)

Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization

Success Metrics

On-time delivery of migration milestones

Budget adherence and cost optimization

Zero critical security or compliance incidents

Stakeholder satisfaction scores