Head of Technical Programme Management

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior 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.

Lead end-to-end program management for cloud and software development initiatives across multiple cloud platforms and on-prem environments, from concept through deployment and operational transition.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including software engineers, cloud architects, DevOps, security, QA, and operations.

Oversee cloud-based solutions leveraging the Azure platforms, 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.

Facilitate technical decision-making by balancing cost, performance, scalability, and operational considerations.

Must be a US citizen.

Bachelor’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.

8+ years of project management experience

Master’s degree in technical or management discipline.

Experience with large-scale enterprise or government systems and government cloud systems.

Program or project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent).

MS Cloud certifications

Knowledge of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge computing integration strategies.

Cloud architecture awareness

Software development lifecycle management

Risk and dependency management

Strategic planning and execution

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