GCP Program Manager

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Migration Program Manager to lead large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role will drive end-to-end program execution for enterprise cloud migration and modernization efforts on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with solid cloud and enterprise architecture knowledge, enabling effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and executive stakeholders
• Experience Requirements14+ years of IT experience with strong exposure to enterprise systems and architecture.5+ years managing large-scale cloud transformation programs (GCP preferred).Proven experience leading end-to-end cloud migration and modernization initiatives. Expertise in defining and executing cloud transformation strategies and roadmaps. Experience driving enterprise DevOps transformation and CI/CD adoption. Strong background in governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Experience in technical due diligence for M&A and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor architects, tech leads, and cross-functional teams. Strong engagement with C-level and board-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end GCP cloud migration programs, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget. Define program roadmap, milestones, KPIs, and governance structures. Manage risks, dependencies, and multi-workstream coordination across teams. Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams. Oversee execution of migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).Drive adoption of DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with architects to align on target state architecture and modernization plans.
• Monitor cost optimization, performance, and operational efficiency. Technical Competency Strong understanding of GCP services, resource hierarchy, and multi-project architecture.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of cloud security (IAM, audit logs, policy enforcement).Awareness of data and analytics platforms (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub).Understanding of DevOps tools like Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy. Familiarity with compute services (GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Run).Knowledge of hybrid networking (Cloud VPN, Interconnect).Understanding of application modernization (microservices, containers, serverless).Awareness of migration strategies and cost optimization techniques.