AWS & GCP Delivery Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AWS & GCP Delivery Manager with 16+ years of proven expertise in managing and delivering complex cloud infrastructure, data, application development, application modernization, and DevOps projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on technical experience in both AWS and GCP platforms, combined with exceptional project delivery and team leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Management
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Lead end-to-end delivery of AWS and GCP cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality execution
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Manage multiple concurrent projects across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, application development, and modernization initiatives
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Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
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Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
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Drive agile/scrum methodologies and best practices across delivery teams
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Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and project metrics to ensure delivery excellence
Technical Leadership
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Provide hands-on technical guidance on AWS and GCP cloud architecture, design patterns, and best practices
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Lead application modernization initiatives including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations
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Oversee data migration, data platform implementation, and analytics solution delivery on AWS and GCP
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Guide DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline implementation, infrastructure as code, and automation
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Conduct technical reviews, architecture assessments, and provide recommendations for optimization
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Stay current with AWS and GCP service updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends
Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
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Manage client expectations, provide regular status updates, and escalate issues appropriately
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Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and technical discussions
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Build and maintain strong relationships with client technical and business teams
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Present project updates, technical solutions, and recommendations to C-level executives
Team Leadership
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Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing cross-functional delivery teams
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Foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
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Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support career development
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Manage resource planning, allocation, and optimize team utilization
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Facilitate knowledge sharing and establish communities of practice
Required Qualifications
Experience
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16+ years of overall IT experience with at least 8+ years focused on AWS and GCP cloud platforms
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5+ years in delivery management or program management roles with proven track record
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Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.
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Strong hands-on experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, GKE, VPC, IAM, Deployment Manager, etc.
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Proven experience leading application modernization and cloud migration projects
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Deep experience with DevOps tools and practices (Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes)
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Experience with data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics solutions on AWS and GCP
Technical Skills
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Strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems
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Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
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Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, GKE)
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
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Familiarity with multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Node.js, etc.)
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Understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing)
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Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana)
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Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and governance in cloud environments
Certifications (Preferred)
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
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Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
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Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
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PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certifications
Soft Skills
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills
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Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments
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Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
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Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive results
Preferred Qualifications
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Multi-cloud architecture and hybrid cloud implementation experience
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Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization
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Knowledge of AI/ML services on AWS and GCP
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Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven design
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Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) practices
