Head of Technical Programme Management

Technical Program ManagerSeeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead a cloud and software development program. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex technical programs that span cloud infrastructure, application development, and system integration. This role serves as the bridge between engineering teams, product stakeholders, security, and leadership to ensure programs are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. The TPM provides technical leadership, drives cross-functional collaboration, manages dependencies and risks, and ensures cloud and software solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.Responsibilities include:Lead end-to-end program management for a cloud and software development initiative across a cloud-based platform and on-prem environment, from concept through deployment and operational transition.Translate customer requirements and objectives into actionable technical program plans, roadmaps, schedules, and milestones.Coordinate cross-functional teams including software engineers, cloud architects, DevOps, security, QA, and operations.Oversee cloud-based a solution leveraging an Azure platform, including infrastructure, platform services, and application workloads.Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively identifying mitigation strategies and driving resolution.Ensure alignment with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).Track and report program performance, metrics, and deliverables to stakeholders and leadership.Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements throughout program execution.Modeling Air Force workflow processes, i.e. clearances, 2875, etc.Facilitate technical decision-making by balancing cost, performance, scalability, and operational considerations.Drive continuous improvement in program execution, delivery processes, and tooling.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:Must be a US citizen.Active TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Proven experience managing complex technical programs involving cloud infrastructure, integration, and engineering, and software development.Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.).Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in fast-paced environments.Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and collaboration abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical or management discipline.Experience with large-scale enterprise or government systems and government cloud systems.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).Program or project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent).MS Cloud certificationsKnowledge of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge computing integration strategies.Core Competencies:Technical program leadershipCloud architecture awarenessSoftware development lifecycle managementRisk and dependency managementStrategic planning and executionStakeholder engagement and communication