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Job Details Title: Customer Engagement Manager - Cloud Migration & Portfolio ManagementLocation: NJ, NY, or VA (Hybrid) Position: Contract What you ll Be Doing:Portfolio and Program Management:1. Manage multiple migration projects simultaneously across strategic customer accounts2. Develop portfolio-level roadmaps and migration strategies3. Balance resources effectively across multiple concurrent migration initiatives4. Implement/Build standardized processes and templates to ensure consistency across the portfolio Strategic Advisory:Provide consultative guidance to clients on modernization strategies and cloud adoption frameworksAlign cloud migration initiatives with clients' business goals and digital transformation objectivesDevelop business cases and ROI models for cloud migration at enterprise scaleIdentify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across client engagementsExperience developing long-term roadmaps for enterprise cloud adoptionProven track record of identifying cross-project dependencies and critical pathsAbility to anticipate and mitigate risks at both project and portfolio levels Technical Leadership:Collaborate with technical teams to understand application landscapes and dependenciesContribute to migration approach discussions, bridging business requirements with technical solutionsSupport architects in developing practical migration patterns that can be applied across projectsMaintain awareness of relevant cloud technologies and migration best practices to facilitate informed decision-makingHelp translate technical concepts into business terms for effective stakeholder communication Technical Acumen:Familiarity with application portfolio assessment and rationalization toolsUnderstanding of cloud economics and FinOps principlesKnowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and serverless computing Analytical Skills:Strong data analysis abilities to evaluate application portfolios and prioritize migration wavesExperience using quantitative methods to assess migration complexity and effortAbility to create decision matrices for migration strategy selectionProficiency in developing business cases with TCO/ROI calculations Required:14-16 years of experience with 7+ years of Program management14 plus years of IT Infrastructure experienceExperience in managing large-scale cloud migration projects.Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and security principles.Experience with Migration, Modernize and DevOps practices and tools.Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to cloud computingMinimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on cloud computing and migration projects.Extreme familiarity with Cloud Adoption framework and Well Architected FrameworkStrong analytical skills, business-focused and passionate about the customer experience.Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment.Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, and ingenuity in solving problems.Ability to work with minimal supervision while managing a variety of responsibilities.Technical Skills: Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, cloud architecture, and cloud services.Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, WaterfallCertifications: PgMP and/or PMP. AWS Solutions Architect (Pro/Associate), Preferred - Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.