Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Program Manager to lead large-scale, complex infrastructure and cloud transformation programs. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, and delivery leadership across multi-vendor environments. You will oversee end-to-end program execution, with a focus on private cloud implementations, platform modernization, and enterprise infrastructure transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex cloud and infrastructure programs across multiple workstreams, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage end-to-end lifecycle of private cloud implementations and migrations, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Coordinate across technology partners including Red Hat (OpenShift), Cisco, Dell, Pure Storage, and other ecosystem vendors.
- Drive program governance, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure integration across infrastructure domains such as compute, storage, networking, and container platforms.
- Act as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and dependencies.
- Establish and enforce delivery frameworks, standards, and best practices across the program.
- Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
- Manage third-party vendors and system integrators, ensuring contractual deliverables and SLAs are met.
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience managing large-scale cloud or infrastructure programs in enterprise environments.
- Strong background in private cloud deployments, migrations, or data center transformation initiatives.
- Hands-on or working knowledge of technologies such as Red Hat OpenShift, Cisco infrastructure, Dell systems, and Pure Storage.
- Demonstrated experience working in multi-vendor and SI-led delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, containerization, and hybrid infrastructure models.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging C-level and senior leadership.
- Solid program management expertise, including governance, financial oversight, and risk mitigation.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare, government, or financial services.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, cloud certifications).
- Experience working in the Middle East region or similar markets.
What Success Looks Like
- Successful delivery of complex, multi-vendor cloud programs on time and within budget.
- Strong stakeholder satisfaction and clear executive reporting.
- Seamless integration of infrastructure platforms across hybrid or private cloud environments