Senior Cloud Program Manager

Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The Senior Cloud Program Manager will have extensive experience in managing complex cloud- based projects and possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies and infrastructure. As a Senior Cloud Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction in AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud platforms hosted in FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments. You will be managing multiple projects and ensuring that they are delivered on- time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of C1 PMO and customers. Anticipated responsibilities may include:

• Develop and execute project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that project milestones are met and that deliverables meet Government requirements.
• Work with the technical team to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment tools, automated testing, cloud, microservices, and container-based environments.
• Manage project risks and issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders.
• Manage the procurement and deployment of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with CSPs and vendors.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in project management
• 4+ years of experience managing cloud-based projects.
• 4+ years of experience working in a DoD or other Federal Government environment
• Experience managing projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies (Project Management Professional