Technical Program Manager (Elastic Search Expertise)

N-iX

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.

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

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.