: Technical Program Manager GCP Modernization

Location: Onsite ( San Francisco, CA & Dallas, TX)Contract: 6 monthsJob Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large-scale Google Cloud Platform (GCP) modernization initiatives. The TPM will support enterprise transformation programs across Data Delivery, AI/ML, Infrastructure, and Cross-Program Integration workstreams. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end program execution, governance, cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, financial tracking, and agile delivery while partnering with engineering, infrastructure, product, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Governance

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex GCP modernization programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
• Prepare executive-level status reports, Steering Committee presentations, and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor overall program health, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
• Drive governance meetings and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams.

Agile Delivery

• Coordinate sprint planning, release planning, and quarterly planning activities.
• Facilitate milestone reviews and Go/No-Go decisions for releases.
• Ensure multiple Agile teams remain aligned on priorities and delivery timelines.
• Track deliverables and ensure timely execution across teams.

RAID Management

• Maintain Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Manage issue resolution and escalation processes.
• Track cross-program dependencies and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize delivery risks.

Financial & Resource Management

• Monitor program budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Track actuals versus planned budgets and identify variances.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) budget management.
• Coordinate resource planning across internal teams and external partners.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with engineering, product, infrastructure, business, and executive leadership.
• Present program status and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate activities with external vendors and delivery partners.
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve PMO processes, governance standards, reporting, and delivery methodologies.
• Leverage AI productivity tools (Claude or similar) to enhance program management efficiency.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience leading large-scale technology programs.
• Experience delivering Google Cloud Platform (GCP) modernization initiatives.
• Strong technical operations experience supporting infrastructure, cloud platforms, or IT operations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams across enterprise programs.
• Expertise in program governance, executive reporting, and RAID management.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and financial tracking.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and large-scale program delivery.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
• Experience using AI productivity tools such as Claude or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP technologies including BigQuery, Looker, Spanner, Kong AI Gateway, or GML frameworks.
• Experience supporting AI/ML, Data Engineering, Analytics, or Business Intelligence modernization programs.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience working within managed services (MSP) or large consulting environments.
• Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.