[Hiring] Technical Program Manager @EPAM Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager (TPM) to oversee the execution of large-scale cloud infrastructure and platform projects built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This position involves coordinating engineering and operations teams across functions, overseeing intricate technical initiatives, and ensuring the effective rollout of scalable, secure, and dependable cloud infrastructure across a worldwide environment. The ideal candidate blends solid technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure with demonstrated skills in program management and stakeholder engagement.

Location: Ukraine, with working hours overlapping until 8:00 PM Kyiv time

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive planning and execution of GCP cloud infrastructure and platform initiatives
• Bring together engineering, DevOps, operations, and other cross-functional groups to guarantee program success
• Handle program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and resource distribution
• Foster alignment between technical and business stakeholders while delivering consistent program status reports
• Manage extensive cloud infrastructure deployments and transformation efforts, confirming that delivery aligns with established standards for quality, performance, security, and reliability
• Spot delivery risks and operational obstacles early, leading efforts toward mitigation and resolution
• Handle interdependencies among various teams and workstreams within a complex, global setting
• Work alongside distributed teams spanning multiple time zones, including joining PST-aligned meetings and activities as needed

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or a comparable position, focused on cloud, infrastructure, or platform initiatives
• Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) along with a strong grasp of cloud infrastructure and cloud-native technologies
• Demonstrated background in managing extensive cloud infrastructure, platform, or transformation programs
• Solid comprehension of technical delivery workflows, encompassing dependencies, risks, release planning, and operational readiness
• Robust capabilities in program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Background in coordinating distributed, cross-functional teams within a global context
• Capacity to communicate clearly with both technical staff and senior business stakeholders
• Strong sense of accountability, along with organizational and problem-solving abilities

Requirements

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification or another applicable GCP credential (Nice to have)
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or a similar certification in program or project management (Nice to have)
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Nice to have)
• Background in large-scale cloud migration or modernization initiatives (Nice to have)
• Experience working with teams and stakeholders located in US/PST time zones (Nice to have)