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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Delivery Director - Enterprise Data... - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Migration, Dataspaces, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Migration Manager, Enterprise Data Management, Data Lakes, Collibra, AWS Glue, Data Management, Data Lakehouse - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gj5vx0 ## About the Role + **18+ years** of experience in Data Engineering and Program Delivery, with **8+ years leading AWS-based cloud transformations** . + Proven success migrating **legacy data ecosystems** to AWS at enterprise scale. + Deep expertise in **data architecture** including Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Lakehouse models, Data Mesh concepts, and **Data-as-a-Product** thinking. + Strong hands-on and strategic knowledge of **Data Lakehouse principles** and open table formats such as **Apache Iceberg** . + Demonstrated leadership in **data governance, lineage, and metadata management** , including enterprise use of tools like **Collibra** . + Executive-level communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate delivery progress, risk, and outcomes. + A track record of building credibility with senior stakeholders and steering complex programs through change. ## Description We are seeking a **Program Delivery Director** to lead the modernization of a large-scale, enterprise data ecosystem-transitioning complex legacy platforms into a scalable, cloud-native architecture on **AWS** . This role is ideal for a seasoned delivery leader based in the **Charlotte market** who has successfully guided organizations through high-stakes AWS migrations and thrives in executive-facing, outcomes-driven environments. You will operate at the intersection of **strategy, technology, and business** , shaping the migration roadmap, building elite delivery teams, and partnering closely with C-suite and VP stakeholders to ensure measurable business value, operational continuity, and long-term data platform modernization. What You'll Lead Enterprise Migration Strategy & Execution + Own the end-to-end strategy for migrating legacy data environments to AWS, leveraging services such as **AWS Glue, Redshift, Aurora, EMR** , and related analytics and data integration platforms. + Drive phased, low-risk migration approaches that balance speed, quality, and business continuity. Executive Delivery Leadership + Lead large, multi-stream programs with accountability for delivery outcomes, timelines, risk mitigation, and stakeholder confidence. + Serve as a trusted advisor to **CXO and VP-level leaders** , translating technical progress into business impact, KPIs, and value realization. High-Performance Team Building + Build, mentor, and scale cross-functional teams spanning data engineering, architecture, DevOps, and governance. + Establish a strong delivery culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and modern engineering best practices. Modern Data Architecture Oversight + Provide architectural leadership across **cloud-native data platforms** , including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouse designs. + Guide implementation using AWS-native services such as **Kinesis, Lambda, Lake Formation** , and modern analytics pipelines. Data Lakehouse & Open Table Formats + Champion next-generation **Data Lakehouse architectures** , including transactional and scalable data platforms built on **open table formats such as Apache Iceberg** . + Ensure performance optimization, schema evolution, and multi-engine analytics enablement. Governance, Lineage & Compliance + Establish enterprise-grade **data governance, lineage, and metadata management** , leveraging platforms such as **Collibra** . + Ensure visibility, trust, and regulatory compliance across critical enterprise data assets. Client & Business Partnership + Partner closely with business leaders across **technology, marketing, sales, and operations** to align data migration initiatives with broader transformation goals. + Navigate ambiguity, refine evolving requirements, and design solutions that scale with the business. 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