Program Manager

Title: Program Manager

Location: Fully onsite in Washington, DC

Salary: 150-180k/year

Position Overview

The Program Manager for Infrastructure, Operations, and Cloud Transformation will drive the planning, execution, and optimization of key programs focused on infrastructure modernization, operational excellence, and cloud transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex, multi-faceted programs, combining technical knowledge with strategic leadership to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Execution: Lead the development and execution of programs aimed at transforming the organization’s infrastructure and operations, with a specific focus on cloud migration and optimization.
• Strategic Leadership: Define program goals, establish priorities, and develop detailed roadmaps that align with business objectives, ensuring that programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Cloud Transformation Oversight: Manage the end-to-end process of cloud adoption, including strategy development, cloud architecture design, migration, and optimization across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, security, development, operations, and business teams to ensure alignment and the successful integration of cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee the selection and management of external vendors and partners, ensuring they meet service level agreements (SLAs) and contribute to the program’s success.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure the program remains on track through proactive problem-solving.
• Change Management: Drive the adoption of new technologies and processes within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions and providing support for teams adjusting to new ways of working.
• Program Performance & Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the program, track progress, and provide regular updates to leadership on the status of initiatives, budget adherence, and resource utilization.
• Operational Efficiency: Focus on operational optimization by improving internal workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and leveraging cloud technologies to streamline processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate program performance and industry trends, recommending improvements or new strategies that further the organization’s infrastructure and cloud goals.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years of experience in program management with a focus on infrastructure, operations, or cloud transformation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, etc.) preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure architecture, and operations optimization techniques.
• Program Management: Proven experience managing large, complex programs from initiation to successful delivery, including budgeting, resourcing, and scheduling.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to work with and influence senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align on priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, with a focus on delivering successful results despite challenges.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the program lifecycle.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Cloud Certifications: Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are a plus.
• Process Improvement: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for driving operational improvements.
• Automation & DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools is highly desirable.
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments, with knowledge of Scrum and other agile frameworks.
  
  

Why choose Addison IT?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.