Technical Program Manager (Elastic Search Expertise)

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

Client Overview:
The client is a leading company in digital transaction management and e-signature solutions, helping organizations streamline agreements and accelerate business processes through secure, scalable, and user-friendly platforms.

Currently we are looking for Technical Program Manager (Elastic Search Expertise) to join the team and be able to work within PST (Pacific Standard Time) or 14:00 - 22:00 / 15:00 - 23:00 CET

Project Overview:
The project focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure costs and improving financial efficiency across Engineering Business Services. The role involves leading cloud migration initiatives, implementing cost-management frameworks, and optimizing Elastic Search clusters and other workloads in Azure. The goal is to drive operational excellence, enforce governance and automation, and ensure cost-effective, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions while supporting strategic organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and multi-year financial plans for Engineering Business Services

• Align divisional budgets with organizational priorities and strategic goals

• Provide variance analysis, trend reporting, risk identification, and actionable insights

• Support migration from on-premises data centers to Azure Cloud

• Design and implement cost-optimization frameworks for cloud workloads, including Elastic Search clusters

• Standardize processes for investment evaluations, ROI assessments, and governance

• Rightsize underutilized VMs/VMSS, clean up unattached resources, and schedule non-production shutdowns

• Manage Azure Reservations, Savings Plans, Spot VMs, and Azure Hybrid Benefit

• Optimize AKS/containers, PaaS/serverless workloads, storage, databases, and network/egress

• Analyze Elastic Search cluster usage and costs; right-size data and master nodes

• Implement index lifecycle management (ILM) and automate snapshots and retention policies

• Monitor query and indexing performance to balance total cost and SLA requirements

• Define policy-as-code (Terraform/Bicep) for tagging, naming, and cost controls

• Build KQL detectors for idle or under-utilized resources and implement auto-remediation

• Integrate Azure Advisor recommendations into workflows and enforce automated controls

• Map workloads to Azure Hybrid Benefit or BYOL and reduce unnecessary third-party marketplace licenses

• Ensure backup/replication strategies meet RPO/RTO and compliance requirements without overspending

• Partner with engineering, finance, product, and sourcing teams to drive cost efficiency

• Mentor junior team members on cost management and financial discipline

• Present complex findings via executive-level presentations, dashboards, and project plans

• Conduct industry benchmark research to inform cost management strategies

• Track and report progress against strategic initiatives and organizational goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager in cloud cost management or a related field

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, AKS, PaaS, serverless, and storage/database optimization

• Expertise in Elastic Search cluster management and cost optimization

• Strong knowledge of cloud financial planning, budgeting, and cost governance

• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform/Bicep and KQL monitoring

• Familiarity with Azure Advisor, Reservations, Savings Plans, Spot VMs, and Azure Hybrid Benefit

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Strong collaboration and mentorship abilities; experience working with cross-functional teams

• Ability to translate complex technical and financial data into actionable insights.

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

• A competitive salary and good compensation package

• Personalized career growth

• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)

• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

• Education reimbursement

• Memorable anniversary presents

• Corporate events and team buildings

• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers