Position Overview:
We are seeking an AWS Program Manager to oversee and drive the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud-related programs leveraging AWS services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of AWS initiatives, from initial concept through to completion, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership: Manage end-to-end AWS cloud programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs. Lead cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed program plans, set timelines, define resource requirements, and manage the execution of the plan, ensuring the timely delivery of AWS solutions.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related communication. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the lifecycle of the program.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage program risks, including technical, operational, and resource risks. Proactively address potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks, suggesting improvements, and implementing best practices for AWS program management.
- Resource & Budget Management: Monitor program budgets, resource allocation, and team capacity to ensure programs are completed on time and within budget.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare regular program status reports, presentations, and executive-level updates for stakeholders. Maintain detailed program documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and post-program evaluations.
- Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with AWS architects and technical leads to ensure that all technical deliverables meet the required specifications and quality standards. Facilitate coordination across teams and ensure effective communication.
- Training & Knowledge Sharing: Ensure teams are trained on AWS best practices, tools, and methodologies. Foster knowledge sharing and encourage the adoption of new AWS features and technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally with a focus on cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs and delivering them successfully.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.).
- Experience working with AWS migration, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native applications.
- Project Management Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-phase programs from initiation through delivery.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana).
- Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills, including the ability to provide concise and clear updates to executive teams.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
- Ability to anticipate challenges, think critically, and devise innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing AWS Cloud Migrations or large-scale cloud transformations.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementations on AWS.
- Background in the software development lifecycle and cloud-based application deployments.