Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
5+ years of experience delivering cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Proven track record managing medium-to-large technical projects and teams.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP) or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and monitor cloud engineering projects from inception to production.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, developers, QA, and operations.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to Bristlecone's technical standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
Facilitate agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff, promoting best practices.
Collaborate with sales and client teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Mentorship and professional development for junior engineers.
Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across various functions.
Potential for travel to enhance client relationships and project delivery.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Associate Manager - Cloud & Application Engineering - Delivery Management will oversee end-to-end delivery of cloud-native solutions within Bristlecone's Cloud Development - Delivery department. Reporting to senior leadership, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards while fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and monitor cloud engineering projects from inception to production.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, developers, QA, and operations.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to Bristlecone's technical standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
Facilitate agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff, promoting best practices.
Collaborate with sales and client teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Drive adoption of automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices across projects.
Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues in cloud environments.
Report on project health metrics and contribute to strategic roadmap planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
5+ years of experience delivering cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Proven track record managing medium-to-large technical projects and teams.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP) or equivalent experience.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root-cause resolution.
Security and compliance awareness (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
US work authorization and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.
