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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.
