Cloud Manager

Position Overview

The Cloud Manager will lead the execution of modernization initiatives supporting the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) systems. This role is responsible for standing up and managing an Agile modernization team that delivers cloud-native, AWS-based solutions, replacing legacy SAS-based systems with Python and modern data architectures.

This is a technical delivery leadership role, not a traditional administrative PM position. The Technical PM must be capable of leading the execution of cloud-native architecture, DevSecOps integration, and cross-disciplinary Agile teams from initial discovery through production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Modernization Program Initiation & Discovery

• Lead initial technical discovery efforts across legacy SAS systems.
• Partner with Cloud Architect and Technical SMEs to define target-state cloud-native architecture.
• Translate system-level modernization goals into actionable epics and initial product backlog.
• Identify migration sequencing strategy (refactor vs lift-and-shift).
• Establish MVP/Proof-of-Concept scope for initial modernization slice.
• Coordinate early governance artifacts (architecture reviews, EWG alignment).

2. Agile Team Stand-Up & Delivery Execution

• Establish and manage Agi