AWS Program Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a senior AWS Cloud Enterprise Program Manager to lead large-scale cloud transformation programs involving migration and modernization of enterprise workloads on AWS . The role requires strong ownership of end-to-end program delivery, governance, stakeholder management, and financial oversight .

Location & Engagement

• Location: USA, remote is fine
• Max Rate: 65 USD/H

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale AWS cloud transformation programs (migration + modernization)
• Define program roadmap, strategy, and success metrics
• Drive cloud adoption aligned with AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Establish and manage program governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Own RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and escalations
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization (FinOps)
• Oversee Agile/DevOps delivery execution and track milestones
• Engage and influence C-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ensure alignment across architecture, engineering, and business teams

Must-Have Requirements (Strict Screening)

• 12+ years experience with at least recent experience in AWS cloud programs
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programs
• Hands-on understanding of:
  • AWS cloud services and architecture
  • Migration & modernization strategies
  • DevOps and Agile delivery models
• Strong experience in program governance & risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in FinOps (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
• Experience managing global, cross-functional teams
• Proven exposure to C-level stakeholder engagement

Knockout Criteria (Reject if Missing)

• No enterprise-level program ownership (end-to-end)
• Limited or no AWS cloud transformation experience
• Only project-level (not program-level) experience
• No experience with governance frameworks / RAID management
• No exposure to large budgets / executive reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-cloud / hybrid cloud environments
• Experience working in large enterprise transformations (multiple workstreams/apps)
• Exposure to vendor management & commercial negotiations
• Experience across industries with large migration programs

Mandatory Screening Questions (Vendors must answer)

1. Name at least 3 program artifacts used to manage risks and dependencies (expected: RAID log, risk register, dependency log, etc.)
2. A program has 48 applications over 4 waves – how many per wave?
3. List 4 key areas in executive program reporting (cost, schedule, technical performance, KPIs)
4. Number of enterprise cloud programs (> $5M) managed end-to-end
5. Typical executive reporting cadence (weekly/biweekly/monthly/quarterly)

Profile Expectation Summary

We are specifically targeting candidates who:

• Have led large multi-application AWS migration programs
• Can operate at enterprise + executive level (not delivery-only)
• Have strong financial accountability and governance expertise
• Can drive complex, cross-functional cloud transformations

Submission Guidelines:-

• Share only high-quality, relevant profiles aligned to MUST-HAVES
• Include detailed program experience (scale, budget, AWS involvement)
• Mention stakeholder level handled (CIO/CTO etc.)
• Provide clear answers to screening questions