Cloud Program Manager

CAPGEMINI INC

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN


About the job you're considering

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to run complex modernization/transformation programs to Cloud, owning the scoping, planning, and execution of features and processes end to end. This TPM role is highly visible across business units where you will be partnering with and influencing the direction of multiple engineering teams within and outside of your business line.
As a TPM, you will anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints while navigating ambiguity and multiple priorities.

Your role
. Own program planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, budget, and overall execution.
. Drive alignment across engineering, product, operations, cybersecurity, and leadership teams to deliver against committed program goals, timelines, and budgets.
. Build and maintain detailed program roadmaps, milestones, and dependency frameworks.
. Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues with a proactive approach.
. Ensure delivery of technical capabilities that meet requirements for quality, security, and compliance.
. Anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and make informed trade-offs between business priorities and technical constraints.
. Collaborate and influence cross-functional engineering teams within and outside the business unit.
. Act as the central point of contact for all program communications and stakeholder engagement.

Your skills and experience

. 10+ years of experience in technical program or project management spanning across cross-functional teams, with at least 4+ years in Cloud transformation.
. Experience leading large, cross-functional technical programs from concept through delivery.
. 5+ years of software development experience.
. Experience using analytics to translate business issues into investigative solutions and develop KPIs and metrics (e.g., cost savings, improved efficiency, quality, and velocity).
. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), system architecture, cloud technologies, and/or hardware integration.
. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
. Proficient in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or other modern delivery frameworks.
. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and system reliability engineering principles.
. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and MS Project.
. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and external stakeholders.
. Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions and resolve technical and programmatic conflicts.
. Experience preparing program dashboards, status reports, and decision-ready materials.
. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and drive data-informed decisions.
. Ability to support long-term technical strategy, capability roadmapping, and resource planning.
. Demonstrated leadership in managing matrixed teams, influencing without authority, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
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