Description:
Responsibilities:
- As a Cloud Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the execution of large and complex cloud transformation projects including defining the right architecture, scope of work, Contract T&C, Acceptance criteria etc. The role is a client-facing role and requires day to day direction to the project team, planning, scheduling, tracking/monitoring, resource allocation, issue/risk management as well as providing regular project status to the customer.
- The candidate should have experience of at least 4-5 large and complex cloud transformation and migration projects including application assessment and developing cloud business case.
- The role also requires working with the Solution Architect team to provide/validate the right solution, estimates and participate in client Orals for solution defense.
- Should be cloud certified (AWS Associate SA/AZ301 or equivalent) and expert in one of the Project Management tools like Microsoft Project - 15+ years of experience in information technology, including a minimum of 5 years in various cloud transformation and Migration projects including SAP migration to Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience of working with Application team for sizing and designing the right cloud infrastructure and Application testing
- Experience of working in projects leveraging Cloud Automation (Terraform/Ansible/Jenkins)
- Experience of the project involving migrating to Cloud Database PaaS as well as Containers
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in leading large and complex Cloud Projects (>25 FTEs) - Experience in working with stakeholders both internal and external is essential including developing a high-quality project plan and lead project execution to meet defined KPIs (Schedule, Cost and Profit Margin)
- Should be experienced in Cloud Assessment, Application Assessment and disposition, Developing cloud business case.
- Should have experience of setting up cloud foundation including IaaS and PaaS services.
- Strong problem solving & troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment..
- Excellent attention to details, ability to multitask with experience of Agile delivery.
Professional Attributes :
- Strong Communication skills and ability to confidently communicate a point of view.
- Strong understanding of key client stakeholders and managing expectations
- Good negotiation skills.
- Should be a good people person with the ability to work collaboratively with various team members.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree required. Preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Preferred qualifications/Skills
- PMP, and ITIL Foundations Certification preferred.
- Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
- Strong business analysis skills and logical mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivation: ability to maintain excellence with minimum supervision.
- Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and project management tools
- Proven track record of driving major IT projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, setting timelines, holding people accountable and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
- Project management experience in both business process and technology implementations.
- Must have experience working with tight deadlines and handling escalations.
- Strong Communication skills and ability to confidently communicate a point of view.
- Strong understanding of key client stakeholders and managing expectations
- Good negotiation skills.
- Should be a good people person with the ability to work collaboratively with various team members.