Cloud Technical Program Manager

Join us at Entrust At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely . Get to Know Us Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge , scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity , dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future. Position Overview: Entrust is currently looking for a Cloud Technical Program Manager to join our team. This position is based in our Shakopee, Minnesota, or Ottawa, Canada, office and will report to the VP, SaaS & Infrastructure Operations. The Cloud Technical Program Manager serves as the single point of contact and strategic liaison between Entrust and its managed cloud services partners. This role ensures seamless coordination across all internal functions—including Operations, Engineering, Security, Compliance, Product, Professional Services and Customer Success—to deliver reliable, scalable, and compliant SaaS platform operations. The Cloud TPM drives cross-functional alignment, manages program execution, and ensures operational excellence across the cloud platform lifecycle, including establishing a consistent reporting cadence, coordinates definition and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), and maintaining an executive-ready operational dashboard. The role also proactively identifies, documents, and escalates risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation plans and ensuring timely decision-making and stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities: Vendor/Partner Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between the organization and the cloud managed services provider, ensuring alignment on SLAs, deliverables, roadmaps, and escalation processes. Cross-Functional Program Management: Orchestrate initiatives across Service, DevOps, SRE, R&D, Security, Compliance, Product Management, FinOps, and Customer Success teams to ensure unified execution. Operational Excellence: Drive incident management processes, change advisory board reviews, capacity planning, and SLA compliance monitoring across the platform. Security & Compliance Oversight: Coordinate security operations, PCI-DSS compliance, vulnerability management, and third-party risk management (TPRM) assessments with both internal and partner teams. Release & Deployment Governance: Oversee and report on the end-to-end release lifecycle, coordinating between R&D and the managed service partner to ensure timely and reliable deployments. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular executive reporting on platform health, SLA performance, incidents, risks, and program milestones. Facilitate operational review meetings with internal and partner leadership. Global Scalability: Support the expansion of the cloud platform to additional regions and product lines, ensuring governance models, SOWs, and operational playbooks scale effectively. Transition & Reversibility Planning: Own the planning and execution of service transition activities, including onboarding, knowledge transfer, and reversibility/exit strategy development. Basic Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, with at least 5 years focused on cloud infrastructure, SaaS operations, or platform engineering programs Proven experience managing third-party/vendor relationships in a managed services or outsourced operations model Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and containerization technologies Deep familiarity with SRE practices, incident management, change management (CAB/CCB), and SLA/SLO governance Experience managing global/multi-region cloud platform expansions Familiarity with FinOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and spend governance Background in security-sensitive industries (financial services, payments, identity management) Experience with observability stacks (Splunk, Grafana, ELK) and SIEM platforms Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, security, product, legal, and executive leadership PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification; ITIL or cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Key Competencies: Cross-functional leadership and influence without authority Vendor and contract governance Risk identification and mitigation Executive communication and reporting Agile and ITIL methodologies Data-driven decision making Where you will be: Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN; Ottawa, Canada or US/Canada remote About Entrust : Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions — and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this? Together. Join us. Together we’ll create solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure life. For more information, connect with us at . Entrust Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION #LI-GR1 #ENT123 At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you c an expect when you join our team: Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority. Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle. Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow. We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together. Apply today! For more information, visit . Follow us on, LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube Compensation Range: In the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,030-$189,244 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. In Canada: The pay range for this position is $109,000 - $159,000 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits, vacation, paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. For US roles, or where applicable: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer For Canadian roles, or where applicable: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. If you require an accommodation, contact . Recruiter: Grace Rusingiza