Expert Cloud Program Manager

Pivot Point Solutions; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Point Solutions in Oakland, CA seeks an Expert Cloud Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale cloud platform transformation across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid environments. You will drive AMI lifecycle, automated patching, and CI/CD standardization, coordinating architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of tech PM experience, with at least 5 years guiding cloud/infrastructure transformation programs and strong AWS/Azure skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology Project and Program Management experience.
• 5+ years directly leading Cloud, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, or closely related transformation programs.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Experience coordinating highly technical cloud architecture, engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical programs, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex enterprise cloud and platform engineering programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Establish program strategy, roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, delivery plans, budgets, governance, and success metrics.
• Drive initiatives from intake and planning through architecture, implementation, pilot deployment, enterprise rollout, and transition to operations.
• Lead Enterprise AMI/Image Factory programs supporting standardized image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate image management across AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local, VMware templates, and related infrastructure.
• Lead multi-cloud automated patching initiatives across operating systems, middleware, and hybrid infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud program management

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Agile (Scrum/SAFe)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Planisware

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based consulting firm that delivers experienced field professionals to construction and utility organizations across the state. We partner with contractors, program owners, and utility clients to provide skilled inspection, construction management, and field support personnel who keep infrastructure projects safe, compliant, and on schedule.

Our team understands the demands of active construction environments, from underground gas and electric infrastructure to large-scale utility programs. By pairing deep industry knowledge with a responsive, hands-on approach, we help clients maintain quality, meet regulatory requirements, and keep field operations running smoothly on some of California's most critical infrastructure projects.

Job Overview

Title: Expert Cloud Program Manager – Multi-Cloud & Platform Engineering
Sector: Information Technology / Cloud Infrastructure
Seniority: Senior Program Level
Location: Oakland, CA
Job Type: Hybrid
Contract Length: 1 Year +
Compensation: $71.85 - $93.49/hour

Role Overview

Pivot Point Solutions is seeking an Expert Cloud Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale cloud platform transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments. This position will oversee a portfolio of highly technical programs spanning enterprise image lifecycle management, multi-cloud automated patching, CI/CD pipeline standardization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform automation, DevSecOps, and cloud governance.

This role requires an experienced technology leader who can translate cloud strategy into executable programs and drive delivery across Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Operations, application teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of technology program/project management experience, including at least 5 years directly leading cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering transformation programs.

Your Day-to-Day Activities

Lead complex enterprise cloud and platform engineering programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Establish program strategy, roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, delivery plans, budgets, governance, and success metrics.

Drive initiatives from intake and planning through architecture, implementation, pilot deployment, enterprise rollout, and transition to operations.

Lead Enterprise AMI/Image Factory programs supporting standardized image creation, testing, certification, publishing, governance, and lifecycle management.

Coordinate image management across AWS AMIs, Azure Images, Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Local, VMware templates, and related infrastructure.

Lead multi-cloud automated patching initiatives across operating systems, middleware, and hybrid infrastructure.

Coordinate programs involving Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, AWS Systems Manager, Terraform, and automated deployment pipelines.

Drive standardization of golden images, security baselines, patching processes, cloud controls, and operational practices.

Lead initiatives involving Infrastructure as Code, universal CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, platform automation, and cloud-native operating models.

Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across cloud engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and application teams.

Facilitate program planning, sprint and release coordination, executive reviews, dependency management, and quarterly planning.

Track delivery metrics, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and overall program health.

Identify technical and organizational roadblocks and drive cross-functional teams toward resolution.

Manage program budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, resource allocation, and financial performance.

Establish governance processes supporting cybersecurity, audit, compliance, architecture, and operational-readiness requirements.

Develop executive dashboards, presentations, business cases, status reporting, and strategic recommendations.

Communicate program performance, risks, decisions, financials, and delivery outcomes to senior and executive leadership.

Drive continuous improvement across cloud delivery, automation, reliability, scalability, governance, and operational efficiency.

The Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

10+ years of progressive technology Project and Program Management experience.

5+ years directly leading Cloud, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, or closely related transformation programs.

Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives from strategy through production deployment.

Strong working knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

Understanding of Azure Local and hybrid cloud infrastructure concepts.

Strong understanding of platform engineering, cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and DevSecOps concepts.

Experience coordinating highly technical cloud architecture, engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

Experience leading multiple interdependent technical workstreams within large enterprise programs.

Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and scaled Agile practices.

Experience managing complex program roadmaps, dependencies, risks, budgets, forecasts, vendors, and resources.

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical programs, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Experience establishing or operating within structured technology governance and compliance environments.

Ability to lead effectively within complex, matrixed, and evolving enterprise environments.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

Direct program leadership experience implementing Enterprise AMI/Image Factory capabilities.

Experience managing golden image lifecycle programs across AWS, Azure, Azure Local, or VMware environments.

Experience leading enterprise multi-cloud automated patching initiatives.

Working knowledge of Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Policy, and AWS Systems Manager.

Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or enterprise CI/CD pipeline automation.

Strong understanding of Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, Cloud Governance, and Site Reliability/Cloud Operations practices.

Experience leading cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, or enterprise automation programs.

Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Planisware, or comparable portfolio/program management platforms.

PMP, SAFe Agilist, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, PMI-ACP, or related professional certification.

Experience managing cloud transformation programs spanning both AWS and Azure environments.

About Pivot Point Solutions

Pivot Point Solutions delivers experienced field professionals to organizations throughout California's construction and utility industries. Our teams support critical infrastructure initiatives by placing inspectors, construction managers, and field personnel who understand the demands of complex, highly regulated construction environments.

We partner with our clients to provide professionals who can integrate quickly with project teams, operate independently in the field, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with utility specifications, codes, and quality standards.