Position Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to oversee and drive complex DevOps and IT transformation initiatives. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, aligning business objectives with technical execution, ensuring timely delivery of DevOps programs, and fostering a culture of automation, scalability, and continuous Responsibilities :
Program Leadership & Strategy :
- Define and execute the roadmap for DevOps transformation initiatives across multiple IT projects.
- Align program goals with organizational objectives, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
- Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and success metrics for DevOps programs.
Project & Delivery Management :
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale DevOps projects.Manage scope, schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.Stakeholder Management :
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership.Provide clear communication and reporting on program progress, risks, and results.Drive consensus among technical and business teams.DevOps & IT Enablement :
Oversee implementation of CI / CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and automation frameworks.Ensure adoption of cloud-native solutions (AWS / Azure / GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and security best practices.Champion site reliability engineering (SRE) principles, operational excellence, and continuous delivery culture.Team Leadership & Coaching :
Guide and mentor project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.Foster collaboration between development, QA, operations, and security teams.Encourage innovation, knowledge-sharing, and process Qualifications :8+ years of experience in Program / Project Management, with at least 4+ years in DevOps / Cloud / IT projects.Strong understanding of DevOps practices, tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).Proven track record in managing enterprise-scale IT modernization or transformation projects.Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Proficiency in Agile / Scrum / Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies.Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor Skills :Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, CSM, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.Knowledge of security, compliance, and IT governance frameworks.Experience working in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.(ref : hirist.tech)