Project Mgr - Cloud AWS

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in Cloud AWS, you will lead critical initiatives transforming enterprise data and analytics landscapes by migrating on-premise workloads to cutting-edge cloud-based data fabrics. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that our cloud ecosystem aligns with operational, compliance, and financial objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape our cloud strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and influence the future of our data-driven services., * Strategic Project Leadership:

• Lead complex cloud migration projects from inception through go-live, including vendor selection, proof of concept, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, data migration, user acceptance, and deployment.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and resources effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional units such as Big Data, Infrastructure & Operations, Security, Compliance, and Application Development to ensure cohesive execution.

• Technical & Cloud Expertise:

• Drive the migration of large-scale, data-oriented workloads to AWS cloud environments, leveraging best practices in cloud architecture and security.
• Oversee implementation of data replication, streaming, analytics pipelines, and support the integration of SaaS data tools like Snowflake.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance standards, particularly related to cloud security, DevOps, FinOps, and MLOps.

• Operational Excellence:

• Monitor project KPIs and milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans.
• Facilitate Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices to accelerate delivery and improve project agility.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable projects.

• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and executive leadership, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in project management methodologies, tools, and practices.

• Reporting & Communication:

• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Present complex technical concepts in accessible language to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, or AWS certifications highly preferred.
• 6-8+ years of experience managing complex, enterprise-scale projects, including cloud migrations and data platform implementations.
• Proven expertise in leading projects utilizing Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, data architecture, DevOps, FinOps, and MLOps practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, and Visio.

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