Cloud Program Manager

Role: Expert Cloud Program Manager – AWS / Azure Location: California/ Remote but 1 day onsite per week Focus: Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching & Platform Engineering Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Expert Cloud Program Manager to lead and manage enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments. The role will oversee strategic programs covering Enterprise AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform Automation, and Cloud Governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud program and portfolio management, with proven experience driving complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy and planning through implementation, rollout, and operational transition.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Program Leadership Lead enterprise cloud platform initiatives including AMI/Image Factory, Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching, Universal CI/CD Pipelines, and Cloud Automation. Define program strategy, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, and success metrics. Drive cloud transformation programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments. Manage end-to-end program execution from intake, planning, design, implementation, pilot, and rollout through operational transition. Partner with Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Application teams, and Executive Leadership. Agile Program & Portfolio Management Lead large-scale Agile programs using SAFe, Scrum, and Lean Portfolio Management practices. Establish program governance, delivery cadence, sprint planning, release planning, executive reviews, and quarterly planning. Coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, cloud engineers, platform teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders. Monitor program health, delivery metrics, dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigation plans. Manage budgets, schedules, resource planning, and executive communications. AMI / Image Factory & Automation Lead enterprise image lifecycle management supporting AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local Images, and VMware Templates. Drive automation for image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management. Establish standardized golden images, security baselines, compliance controls, and operational processes. Coordinate image management initiatives across multiple cloud and hybrid environments. Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching Lead enterprise multi-cloud auto-patching and platform automation programs. Drive patching strategy, automation, testing, deployment, rollout, and operational transition. Coordinate patching initiatives across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid environments. Ensure patching programs align with security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Support initiatives involving Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager. CI/CD, Automation & IaC Lead programs involving Universal CI/CD Pipelines and enterprise cloud automation. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation standards. Coordinate initiatives involving Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. Ensure automation and deployment practices align with enterprise security, governance, and operational standards. Required Qualifications & Skills Strong expertise in Cloud Program and Portfolio Management. Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, Azure Local, Hybrid Cloud, and Cloud Platform Engineering. Experience managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation programs. Experience with AMI/Image Factory and image lifecycle management. Experience with Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching and platform automation. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Knowledge of Terraform. Experience with AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, and VMware Templates. Knowledge of Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager. Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Strong knowledge of SAFe, Scrum, Agile, and Lean Portfolio Management. Proven experience managing complex cross-functional programs from strategy through execution. Experience managing budgets, schedules, dependencies, risks, and program governance. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Technical Knowledge Enterprise AMI / Image Factory Multi-Cloud Auto-Patching Azure Arc Azure Update Manager Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Terraform / IaC AWS Azure Azure Local Hybrid Cloud Cloud Platform Engineering CI/CD Automation Cloud Governance