Technical Project Manager GCP Infrastructure & Terraform
Location: Memphis, TN or Dallas, TX preferred
Duration: 6 months
Experience Required: 13+ years overall IT experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, cloud operations, and project management.
The ideal candidate will lead cloud infrastructure programs, manage cloud transformation initiatives, drive automation strategies, and ensure successful delivery of infrastructure and platform solutions.
The candidate should have a strong combination of technical architecture understanding, cloud infrastructure knowledge, DevOps practices, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale project delivery experience.
Required Experience
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13+ years of overall IT industry experience.
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5+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
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5+ years of GCP infrastructure delivery experience.
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Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
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Experience managing large-scale cloud migration and modernization programs.
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Experience leading globally distributed infrastructure and platform teams.
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Proven experience delivering successful cloud transformation initiatives.
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Experience managing infrastructure projects involving teams of 15+ resources.
Core Skills
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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GCP Infrastructure
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Terraform
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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Cloud Migration and Modernization
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Cloud Operations
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DevOps
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Technical Project Management
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Agile / Scrum / Hybrid methodologies
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Stakeholder Management
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Team Leadership
Key Responsibilities Project & Delivery Management
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Lead end-to-end delivery of GCP infrastructure and cloud transformation projects.
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Define project scope, milestones, timelines, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
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Manage project budgets, risks, dependencies, and governance processes.
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Track and report project progress through dashboards, status reports, and leadership reviews.
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Ensure projects are delivered within established timelines and quality standards.
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Drive Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid delivery models.
Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders, cloud engineering teams, and leadership.
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Conduct governance reviews and steering committee meetings.
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Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project updates.
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Drive decision-making and issue resolution throughout project execution.
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Translate business requirements into actionable technical and delivery plans.
Team Leadership
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Lead cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, platform teams, and infrastructure specialists.
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Mentor team members and promote technical excellence.
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Conduct resource planning, allocation, and utilization activities.
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Foster collaboration across globally distributed teams and technology partners.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Cloud & Technical Leadership
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Oversee GCP infrastructure delivery and cloud modernization initiatives.
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Partner with engineering teams to implement Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code solutions.
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Promote automation, standardization, and DevOps best practices.
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Ensure infrastructure solutions align with architecture, security, scalability, and operational requirements.
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Identify technical risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation strategies.