Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Zscaler

. Drive end-to-end project management and execution of complex internal infrastructure, new cloud builds, data center migrations, and cloud services programs/projects .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in cloud operations, data center migrations, and infrastructure programs, with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment and risk management. Proficient in utilizing operational information systems and project management tools to drive successful project execution and continuous process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Technical Project Management ExperienceCloud Operations ExpertiseData Center Migration LeadershipProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationProficiency in Jira and Confluence

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCloud Infrastructure DevelopmentData Center MigrationTechnical Dependency TrackingRisk ManagementOperational DocumentationProcess ImprovementStakeholder CommunicationAI Tools IntegrationCross-Functional Project Leadership

Soft Skills

CuriosityProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceDashboardsSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Scrum Master (CSM/PSM)

Industry Keywords

Cloud ServicesInfrastructureSaaSISO 27001FedRAMP HighDoD IL5Federal Compliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end project management and execution of complex internal infrastructure, new cloud builds, data center migrations, and cloud services programs/projects
Define project charters, detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables, and track execution through closure
Partner with system engineers, infrastructure architects, cloud operations, security, and engineering leads to ensure project execution and stakeholder alignment
Establish project/program management frameworks, playbooks, continuous process improvement initiatives, and operational documentation
Drive proactive risk management, technical dependency tracking, and executive governance across programs
Identify critical blockers, establish mitigation plans, and communicate strategic progress to leadership
Maintain data integrity across Jira, Confluence, dashboards, spreadsheets, and other operational platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Demonstrated proficiency utilizing operational information systems and PM tools, including spreadsheets, dashboards, Jira, and Confluence
10+ years of hands-on technical project and program management experience within cloud operations, networking, infrastructure, data center operations, building new cloud footprints, or DC migration initiatives in a SaaS/cloud environment
Proven hands-on technical project management background working directly with internal infrastructure, servers, networking, and cloud services engineering teams
Demonstrated experience driving internal-facing cross-functional projects, new cloud deployment initiatives, data center migrations, and infrastructure programs across system engineering, support, product management, and cloud operations
US Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) certification preferred
Hands-on experience leading multi-phase Data Center migrations, building new cloud infrastructure/footprints, hardware refresh, or cloud migration programs preferred
Working knowledge and/or understanding of ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, or related federal compliance standards preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks
Hybrid working model