Principal Technical Program Manager at Ciklum

Yerevan, Erevan, Armenia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Cloud Migrations, Control Plane Optimization, Pipeline Automation, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD Pipelines, Risk Assessment, Agile Methodologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, Executive Presentation, Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Kubernetes

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Ciklum is looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager to join our team in Argentina. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experience of tomorrow. This role is pivotal in driving large-scale projects such as cloud migrations, control plane optimizations, and pipeline automations, ensuring seamless execution across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate thrives in high-stakes environments, excels at coordinating deep technical work among large teams, and possesses exceptional follow-through to deliver results on time and within scope. You will be responsible for presenting progress and strategies to executive leadership, translating technical complexities into actionable insights. Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end program management for major cloud infrastructure projects, including enterprise-wide migrations to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), development of robust control planes, and implementation of scalable CI/CD pipelines * Coordinate and orchestrate work across large, distributed teams of engineers, architects, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical deliverables, timelines, and dependencies * Drive project planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for high-impact initiatives, maintaining meticulous attention to detail in tracking progress, budgets, and resources * Facilitate deep technical discussions, resolve blockers, and foster collaboration to accelerate innovation in cloud-native architectures and infrastructure-as-code practices * Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports that highlight project status, milestones, challenges, and outcomes, influencing strategic decisions * Champion best practices in agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and operational excellence to enhance team productivity and project predictability * Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and reliability standards throughout the project lifecycle Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional) are highly desirable * 10+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 5 years focused on cloud infrastructure projects such as migrations, control planes, and automation pipelines * Proven track record of managing large-scale, technically complex programs involving 50+ team members, with a demonstrated ability to deliver under tight deadlines * Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and high drive to push projects forward, even in ambiguous or challenging situations * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience briefing executives on technical and business impacts * Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and agile/scrum frameworks * Leadership in cross-organizational initiatives, including vendor management and stakeholder alignment Desirable: * Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments and large-scale data center migrations * Familiarity with control plane technologies (e.g., API gateways, service meshes) and pipeline orchestration (e.g., GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) * Strong technical acumen in cloud computing, DevOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins), and infrastructure management * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a bias for action What`s in it for you? * Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and mental health programs, 5 undocumented sick-leave days per year * Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications * Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally * Long-term employment with 20 working-days paid vacation and local bank holidays * Flexibility: 100% remote work mode * Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential * Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients * Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. As we expand into Latin America, every Ciklumer is helping to shape our story. Collaborate with seasoned experts and make a global impact backed by two decades of industry leadership. Want to learn more about us? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ciklum/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Ciklum/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciklum/]. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading end-to-end program management for major cloud infrastructure projects, including enterprise-wide migrations, control plane development, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. This includes coordinating large, distributed teams, driving project planning, and facilitating deep technical discussions to resolve blockers.