Description
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Transformation Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and support the organization's enterprise cloud modernization journey. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to infrastructure leadership and act as a key liaison between internal teams, executive stakeholders, vendors, and consulting partners.
The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in Azure cloud modernization with exceptional program leadership, stakeholder management, and business communication skills. This role is not focused on hands-on engineering but rather on guiding cloud strategy, modernization planning, governance, vendor management, and successful execution of a multi-year cloud transformation roadmap. Specifically looking for someone with deep Azure architecture experience (hands-on in the past) who can operate in a consultative capacity not a PM/TPM. This is about building their Azure environment from scratch and act as a technical advisor/leader guiding architecture decisions, validating vendor direction, and shaping long-term cloud strategy.
Cloud Transformation & Strategy
Lead cloud modernization initiatives across infrastructure, applications, and data platforms.
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute the Azure transformation roadmap.
Assist in developing cloud governance, operating models, security frameworks, and migration strategies.
Evaluate current-state infrastructure and help establish future-state cloud architecture and modernization plans.
Develop recommendations for workload placement, including
On-premises retention
Azure migration
Containerization
Application modernization
Application retirement/decommissioning
Technical Program Management
Manage large-scale cloud transformation initiatives from assessment through execution.
Coordinate dependencies across cloud, infrastructure, data, ERP, security, and enterprise technology teams.
Maintain program plans, risks, milestones, budgets, governance artifacts, and executive reporting.
Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive stakeholder communications.
Ensure alignment across multiple strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
Vendor & Partner Management
Serve as the primary liaison between client and cloud consulting partners.
Participate in cloud assessments and modernization workshops.
Validate vendor recommendations and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Challenge assumptions and provide technical oversight to ensure practical and scalable solutions.
Monitor partner deliverables, timelines, and quality throughout the engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with infrastructure leadership, data teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.
Drive collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Build trusted relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Data & AI Modernization Support
Collaborate with teams supporting Microsoft Fabric and data modernization initiatives.
Support integration of cloud and data platform strategies.
Evaluate opportunities to leverage Microsoft AI, Azure AI Services, and Copilot capabilities within governance and compliance requirements.
Skills
Cloud, Project management, Program management, Pmp
Top Skills Details
Cloud,Project management,Program management
Additional Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of IT experience.
5+ years leading enterprise cloud transformation programs.
Experience delivering Azure-centered modernization initiatives.
Experience working with executive leadership, infrastructure teams, architects, and external consulting partners.
Proven success managing large-scale enterprise programs with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare industry experience.
Public sector or highly regulated industry experience.
Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) establishment experience.
Experience working on cloud assessment and transformation programs from inception through implementation.
Microsoft certifications such as:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Administrator
Azure Security Engineer
PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105.00 - $105.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-006169271
- Posted 6 hours ago
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