Remote AWS Cloud Transformation Program Lead

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 119,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contribution

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AWS Cloud Program Manager to lead enterprise cloud transformation initiatives remotely in the United States. The role requires guiding multiple workstreams across architecture, security, migration, DevOps, and operations with strong governance and risk management, while coordinating with executives and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of IT experience with a track record of cloud programs, preferred AWS certifications, and PMP/SAFe credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large enterprise cloud or infrastructure transformation programs.
• Strong governance, risk management, and executive communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall delivery and enterprise reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS cloud transformation across architecture, engineering, security, migration, DevOps and operations workstreams.
• Own integrated planning, milestones, RAID management, dependency tracking, governance cadence, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate across programs and teams to remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum.
• Partner with cloud architects and engineering leads to ensure delivery aligns with AWS standards and business goals.
• Prepare executive status updates, steering committee materials, escalation summaries, and decisions for program progress.
• Promote delivery discipline, documentation quality, operating model maturity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS cloud concepts

Enterprise cloud transformation

Executive stakeholder management

Program governance & reporting

Education

IT experience 15+ years

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AWS Cloud Program Manager to lead enterprise cloud transformation initiatives remotely in the United States. The role requires guiding multiple workstreams across architecture, security, migration, DevOps, and operations with strong governance and risk management, while coordinating with executives and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of IT experience with a track record of cloud programs, preferred AWS certifications, and PMP/SAFe credentials.