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Credence · 4 days ago

Program Manager - AWS Cloud Managed Service

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Credence is a leading company providing AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions for government agencies. They are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to oversee mission-critical AWS cloud programs, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while driving innovation and transformation in managed cloud operations for defense clients.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight for large-scale, mission-critical AWS IL-5 cloud programs supporting DoW operations

Manage 24x7x365 operations teams delivering high-availability, compliant, and secure managed services across multiple cloud environments

Serve as the primary customer interface, providing clear, proactive communication on program performance, risks, and technical strategy

Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, SecOps and DevSecOps professionals ensuring operational continuity and performance

Drive innovation through adoption of modern practices including SRE 2.0, AI/ML-driven automation, Agentic AI, AIOps, SecOps and FinOps for intelligent cost and performance management

Establish and maintain robust program governance and organizational structures for effective contract and personnel management

Implement and provide continuous improvement initiatives on Operations management including matured Observability practices

Champion continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across cloud infrastructure and operations teams

Interface directly with government PMOs and mission stakeholders

Qualification

AWS IL-5Program ManagementDevSecOpsAI/ML IntegrationFinOpsSecurity Compliance24x7 Operations ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementCMMI KnowledgeMulti-cloud ExpertiseExceptional Communication

Required

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a DoD Secret clearance (minimum IT-II / Tier 3). Candidates with an active clearance are strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems)

Project or Program Management certification - PMP or equivalent

AWS Certification (Associate required; Professional preferred)

ITIL 4 Certification Foundation required

Knowledge of CMMI processes and best practices

5+ years of experience in program management

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT or consulting within the public or private sector

Proven experience managing complex AWS IL-5 workloads under a Managed Services Provider (MSP) model

Experience leading 24x7x365 operations teams supporting critical infrastructure and cloud services

Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills for executive and client-facing engagements

Preferred

Multi-cloud expertise (e.g., AWS, OCI, GCP) with emphasis on secure, compliant IL-5+ operations

Experience with enterprise cloud transformation, automation, and operational resilience across heterogeneous environments

Strong background in AI-driven DevSecOps, Software Factory models, and AIOps for proactive operations and optimization

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees