Cloud Migration Project Manager (AWS)
Sep 29, 2024
Company: APG Emerging Tech (APGET)
At APG Emerging Tech, we lead innovative cloud migration projects that enable businesses to leverage the full power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our clients, particularly in the financial services sector, rely on us to transition critical systems, applications, and data to the cloud with minimal disruption. We are looking for an experienced Cloud Migration Project Manager to oversee these transformative projects and ensure they meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance.
NC - Charlotte
Role Overview
As a Cloud Migration Project Manager (AWS), you will lead large-scale cloud migration projects with a focus on the seamless transition of systems to AWS. You will manage all aspects of the project, from planning and execution to technical oversight and stakeholder management. Your expertise will ensure that all migration activities are compliant with security protocols and regulatory standards, while mitigating risks and maintaining minimal disruption to operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead AWS Cloud Migration: Act as the primary point of contact for an end-to-end AWS cloud migration, ensuring alignment with both business and technical requirements.
Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive migration plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure clear communication and successful migration execution.
Technical Oversight: Work closely with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant migration processes.
Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to financial services regulations, encryption protocols, access controls, and other applicable compliance standards.
Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks through risk assessments and contingency planning.
Communication: Provide ongoing updates and reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including project status and issue resolution.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: 7+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 4 years focused on AWS cloud migration projects.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead large-scale cloud migration projects in the financial services sector, managing cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AWS tools and services, including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.
Project Management: Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence, and strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders and provide clear project updates to executives.
Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of banking regulations and their application in cloud environments.
Budget Management: Experience managing project budgets, with the ability to forecast and mitigate financial risks.