AWS-Driven Technical Program Manager

System One, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale IT initiative in the financial services sector.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing cloud-based infrastructure projects in an AWS-heavy environment, and maintaining strict budgeting and timelines. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in IT and program management, strong communication and leadership skills, and are experienced with tools like Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT and direct project/program management experience.
• Plan and track complex projects using tools like Microsoft Project.
• Attention to detail to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Understand project lifecycle costs and budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills with negotiation capabilities.
• Comfortable solving complex technical issues with engineering teams.
• Experience leading technical teams and presenting to senior leadership.
• Background in AWS or other major cloud environments is a plus.
• Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own planning, coordination, and delivery of key milestones within a large-scale technology initiative in financial services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in an AWS-heavy environment to deliver cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Manage client expectations and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a primary contact for progress updates, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Work with Consultants to keep interim and final deliverables on track.
• Maintain project lifecycle costs and budgeting.
• Present effectively to senior leadership and build client relationships.
• Tackle complex technical issues with engineering teams and guide teams toward goals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Leadership

AWS cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

System One, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale IT initiative in the financial services sector.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing cloud-based infrastructure projects in an AWS-heavy environment, and maintaining strict budgeting and timelines. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in IT and program management, strong communication and leadership skills, and are experienced with tools like Microsoft Project.