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Engagement Delivery Lead - AWS Cloud & Snowflake

Location: McLean, VA (3 days onsite)

** NO VISA DEPENDENT CANDIDATES CAN BE CONSIDERED**

Engagement Delivery Lead | AWS Cloud | Snowflake | Client Leadership | McLean, VA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Engagement Delivery Lead to drive strategic data and cloud transformation initiatives for a key client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS Cloud, Snowflake Data Platform, and Enterprise Data Solutions , coupled with exceptional client-facing and leadership skills.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, manage large-scale delivery engagements, collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of cloud and data programs. We are looking for a "go-getter" who can proactively solve problems, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AWS Cloud and Snowflake-based transformation programs.
• Act as the primary engagement leader and trusted advisor for client executives and senior stakeholders.
• Drive program governance, delivery planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Partner with client leadership to define strategic roadmaps and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance on AWS cloud services, data platforms, Snowflake architecture, and modernization initiatives.
• Manage delivery teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budget objectives.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, client expansion, and additional service offerings.
• Lead executive-level meetings, steering committees, and business reviews.
• Mentor and guide technical teams while fostering a high-performance culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Delivery Leadership or Engagement Management roles.
• Strong hands-on understanding of AWS Cloud technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Deep knowledge of Snowflake Data Warehouse, Data Engineering, and Analytics ecosystems.
• Experience delivering large-scale cloud migration, modernization, and data transformation programs.
• Proven success managing senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and program governance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Professional, or equivalent).
• Snowflake Certification.
• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Consulting environments.
• Prior experience managing multi-million-dollar technology engagements.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL/ELT frameworks, and cloud governance.

Key Skills

• Engagement Management
• Delivery Leadership
• AWS Cloud
• Snowflake
• Data Engineering
• Cloud Migration
• Program Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Agile Delivery
• Solution Architecture
• Risk & Issue Management

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive leader who takes ownership and drives outcomes.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage client leadership.
• Technically credible in AWS and Snowflake discussions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

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