Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud platform and architecture standardization projects.
- Drive standardization of cloud infrastructure, platform services, deployment patterns, and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, DevOps teams, security teams, and vendors to align technical solutions with organizational standards.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
- Establish and track project KPIs, milestones, and delivery metrics.
- Facilitate architecture review sessions, governance checkpoints, and technical workshops.
- Ensure adherence to cloud best practices, compliance requirements, and security standards.
- Support migration and modernization initiatives across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD, automation, and reusable cloud patterns.
- Prepare project documentation, status reports, RAID logs, and executive presentations.
- Manage change requests and ensure smooth transition into operational support.
- Foster collaboration between business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT project management with exposure to cloud platform initiatives.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture and platform standardization concepts.
- Experience managing projects involving:
- Cloud migration and modernization
- Enterprise architecture governance
- Infrastructure standardization
- DevOps and automation initiatives
- Platform engineering
- Hands-on knowledge of one or more cloud platforms:
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Familiarity with:
- Kubernetes / container platforms
- CI/CD pipelines
- Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
- Cloud security and compliance frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or ServiceNow.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications preferred.
Mandatory:
- 5+ years of IT/cloud project management experience, leading end-to-end initiatives.
- Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, platform standardization, and governance in Government Sector.
- Proficiency in project management tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to define KPIs, track metrics, and ensure project delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- CAT 2 clearance needed.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
- Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum.
- Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud experience.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
- Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and platform engineering.
- Familiarity with cloud cost optimization (FinOps) and monitoring tools.
- Experience coordinating architecture review boards or governance committees.
