Program Delivery Director - Enterprise Data Migration (AWS)

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• Global (English) Change region Global site Americas United States (English) Canada (French) Canada (English) Brazil (Portuguese) Latin America (Spanish) India India (English) Europe, Middle East, and Africa UKI (English) France (French) Spain (Spanish) The Netherlands (Dutch) Germany (German) All other countries (English) Asia Pacific and Japan China (Chinese) Japan (Japanese) Thailand (Thai) All other countries (English) Saved Jobs 0 Join our talent community Program Delivery Director - Enterprise Data Migration (AWS) 00067026171 Date published Apr 22 2026 Location Charlotte / United States Job category Digital Work model Hybrid Program Delivery Director - Enterprise Data Migration (AWS) Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid / Local Leadership Presence Preferred) Overview 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. Security & DevOps (Preferred) Provide oversight on AWS security fundamentals, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to support secure, automated, and resilient delivery models. What You Bring 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. Why This Role Lead visible, mission-critical transformations for complex enterprises. Operate with real influence at the executive table-this is not a delivery-only role. Work locally from Charlotte, while driving programs with national and enterprise impact. Shape the future-state data foundation that enables analytics, AI, and digital innovation. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2026. The annual base salary for this position is between $190,000 - $205,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you. About us: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Apply now Save Saved Share Join our talent community Haven't found the right opportunity yet? Receive the latest updates on job opportunities, recruitment events and company news tailored just for you. 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