Technical Program Manager/Program Director

Title:- Technical Program Manager

Location:- Irving TX

Technical Program Manager specializing in AWS Outposts migration and implementation. The role requires strong program management skills combined with technical knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture. A candidate must be adept at coordinating complex, multi-year initiatives involving on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud services.

Summary
The Program Manager, AWS Outposts Migration, will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a large-scale program to migrate and modernize applications onto AWS Outposts and other AWS cloud services. This role involves defining program strategy, managing technical and business-related dependencies, and driving alignment across a federated IT organization and multiple business units.

Key responsibilities

• Program leadership: Define and drive the overall program strategy, roadmap, and delivery timelines for AWS Outposts and hybrid cloud migrations.
• Stakeholder management: Serve as the primary liaison between internal business stakeholders, engineering teams, and the AWS Professional Services team. Ensure executive buy-in and clear communication throughout the program life cycle.
• Migration planning: Oversee discovery, assessment, and wave planning activities to identify and prioritize on-premises applications for migration or modernization on Outposts.
• Dependency management: Proactively identify, track, and manage all cross-functional dependencies and risks related to the migration program. Develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Vendor and resource management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and manage internal and external resources to ensure all project milestones and technical prerequisites are met.
• Compliance and governance: Work with the migration governance team to ensure all processes and deliverables adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Technical oversight: Facilitate discussions and decision-making on migration architectures, tools, and best practices. Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Process improvement: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, project documentation, and post-migration reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• A candidate should have at least 10 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in a similar role managing complex technical programs related to IT infrastructure or cloud solutions, with a proven history in large-scale migration projects, preferably to AWS.
• An in-depth understanding of AWS cloud services, architecture, and migration methodologies is required, along with experience with hybrid cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and technologies relevant to AWS Outposts.
• The role demands exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience in a federated IT environment and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are also necessary.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, is expected.
• Preferred qualifications
  Preferred qualifications include AWS certifications, project management certifications (such as PMP or SAFe), experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, and experience with automation deployment and management.