Program Manager (GCP Cloud)

Program Manager (GCP Cloud)

Posted 1 week ago by ST Global Tech LLC

Negotiable
Undetermined
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United Kingdom

Summary: The Program Manager will lead complex cloud transformation programs for major clients in the UK and EMEA, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of strategic outcomes. This role requires executive-level guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle and a strong understanding of both technical and business aspects of cloud computing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program/project management, particularly in cloud and digital transformation initiatives. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage complex cloud transformation programs for enterprise clients.
  • Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of strategic outcomes.
  • Provide executive-level guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Manage project schedules and communicate potential issues to stakeholders.
  • Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engage with customers during discovery, assessment, execution, and operations phases.
  • Utilize project governance frameworks such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
  • Communicate complex concepts in plain language to diverse audiences.
  • Maintain strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services and tools.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of program/project management experience in cloud, IT, or digital transformation.
  • Experience in managing technical cross-functional projects.
  • Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Proficiency in project governance frameworks such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Cloud Digital Leader) preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Program Manager United Kingdom - Remote/Hybrid Contract

As a Program Manager you will play a critical leadership role in delivering complex cloud transformation programs for our largest customers in the UK and EMEA. You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure timely delivery of strategic outcomes, and provide executive-level guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of program/project management experience, including leadership of cloud, IT, or digital transformation programs, in a customer facing role working with enterprise clients
  • Working experience in Program Management on technical cross-functional projects.
  • Experience in a software focused program/project management and in the business technology market in IaaS, PaaS, cloud computing and/or emerging technologies.
  • Comfortable talking about technical things with business people and business things with technical people.
  • Able to express complex concepts in plain language to reach broader audiences.
  • Experience in understanding of architecting and developing large scale distributed systems on Cloud.
  • Experience in managing project schedules, identifying possible issues and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders.
  • Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones, keeping up a high velocity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer facing experience of discovery, assessment, execution, and operations.
  • Strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, tools, and delivery methodologies.
  • Proficiency in project governance frameworks such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly at the executive level.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or MBA.
  • Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Cloud Digital Leader).
  • Experience working within public sector or regulated industries in the UK or EMEA.
  • Direct experience managing or contributing to Google Cloud or Google PSO-led engagements, including cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, or data analytics programs.
  • Change management certification (e.g., PROSCI) or Agile program leadership.
  • Demonstrated success navigating internal Google processes, tools (e.g., gSuite, Asana, gTrack), or PSO ecosystems.