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Cloud Program Leader

Steel Point Solutions
Calverton, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Steel Point Solutions is an amazing SBA Certified (8a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company. Established in 2013 with a vision of offering world class, integrated business solutions for all levels of Government and commercial enterprises. We are represented by a team of talented and qualified professionals who know how essential efficient, cost-effective integrated solutions are to your organization's success. Leveraging these resources, we strive daily to lead the industry in program management and service delivery.

  • ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS LOCATED WITHIN THE DMV METRO AREA

Role Summary :

The Cloud Program Leader will work across a large government client for Steel Point. You will lead and successfully manage large-scale, complex initiatives for Steel Point government clients. The qualified candidate will be responsible for overseeing, guiding, and delivering cloud strategies and implementation initiatives within Steel Point, with a particular focus on driving organic growth. This role involves expertise in managing large-scale cloud projects, coordinating with various client workstreams, driving organic growth, and fostering innovation, with an ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with Steel Point's business objectives. The Cloud Program Leader will work closely with the client business stakeholders, third party vendors, and other Steel Point colleagues in managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to clients. Leveraging your expertise, you will keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique challenges that occur daily. The Cloud Program Leader will work with client business stakeholders across the organization to define the objectives, strategy, requirements and timelines of the specific initiatives. This will include regularly communicating with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders on roadmaps, progress, risks and change control.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute cloud strategies that align with organizational objectives, while inspiring and guiding teams toward achieving measurable results.
  • Program Management : Lead large-scale cloud programs using agile and DevOps methodologies, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Cloud Technical Expertise : Possess in-depth understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), hybrid / multi-cloud architectures, cloud security frameworks, and cloud-native development practices. Experience with AI / ML integration and automation within cloud environments.
  • Cloud Governance and Compliance : Expertise in managing cloud governance policies, cost optimization strategies, and compliance with industry standards such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR, and CMMC.
  • Business Acumen and Digital Transformation : Strong ability to align cloud strategies with business priorities, driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and growth opportunities through digital transformation initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Influence : Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts and strategies to executives, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in influencing decision-making processes.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Advanced analytical thinking to address challenges related to scalability, performance, security, and cost in cloud environments. Ability to develop innovative solutions to support organizational needs.
  • For technically focused programs, serve as the product owner in the Agile / SCRUM development process including writing user stories, preparing the backlog and leading sprint planning.
  • Determine project financial targets in order to establish funding and resource requirements and will provide vendor management guidance and oversight by creating and maintaining scorecards to track vendor and partner performance.
  • Responsible for coordination, execution, and implementation of initiatives. Anticipate problems and complications and formulate solutions so as not to delay the progress of the initiative and will assume responsibility and drive ownership for issue resolution.
  • Develop project plans for multiple concurrent initiatives and create detailed requirements for implementing solutions. Interact regularly with the client to manage expectations and communicate project progress. Leverage knowledge of program management best practices to facilitate the delivery of large, cross-functional initiatives and identify consultant resource levels and skills required for specific initiatives.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 7 years in leadership roles overseeing cloud strategy, implementation, and governance.
  • 5 years of experience in program management and leading cross-functional teams.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) including design, architecture, and implementation of scalable cloud solutions.
  • 5 years of experience in industries with compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, CMMC)
  • Proven track record in managing large, complex cloud migrations or multi-cloud strategies.
  • Experience in stakeholder management, budgeting, and delivery for cloud-related initiatives.
  • Excellent knowledge of the software development lifecycle, and public cloud technologies
  • Strong ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, and communicate impacts to timeline, scope and costs.
  • Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to run cross functional meetings.
  • Ability to work comfortably within a complex environment with rapid changes in requirements, direction and environment
  • Strong analytical abilities across business and technology
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when implementing projects and solving problems
  • Technically savvy and able to ramp up on new technologies quickly
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and communicate with a wide range of non-technical and low technology literacy stakeholders and customers
  • Able to assertively dig into the business requirements and drill into the project-specific details
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS LOCATED WITHIN THE DMV METRO AREA
  • Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit : https : / / maps.certify.sba.gov / hubzone / map.

    The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Salary Range

    142,500—$210,000 USD

    Steel Point offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time positions, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401K with company match, critical care voluntary insurance, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for professional development reimbursement. Join us to enjoy competitive compensation and a full range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

    The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Salary Range

    142,500—$210,000 USD

    Salary : $142,500 - $210,000

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