[Remote] Cloud Transformation Project Manager - 100% remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Motion Recruitment is seeking a Cloud Transformation Project Manager to manage complex modernization projects involving cloud technologies. This role will require overseeing project planning, execution, and collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure that cloud-based data products align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, budget, and overall execution
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Acting as the bridge between technical teams (data engineers, cloud architects) and business stakeholders to ensure cloud-based data products meet business objectives
• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and dependency frameworks
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues with a proactive approach
• Ensure delivery of technical capabilities that meet requirements for quality, security, and compliance
• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and make informed trade-offs between business priorities and technical constraints
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional engineering teams within and outside the business unit
• Act as the central point of contact for all project communications and stakeholder engagement

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in technical project management spanning across cross-functional teams, with at least 3+ years in Cloud transformations (Azure, AWS Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, application modernization, and security best practices
• Experience leading large, cross-functional technical projects from concept through delivery
• Experience using analytics to translate business issues into investigative solutions and develop KPIs and metrics (e.g., cost savings, improved efficiency, quality, and velocity)
• An understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies, and/or hardware integration
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and other modern delivery frameworks. Must have experience using Kanban Boards to manage workflows and track project progress
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and MS Project
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Adaptive communicator: Must be able to work with varied personalities, manage conflict, and be a 'chameleon' to get results without ruffling feathers
• Ownership: Willing to take on a mix of ambiguous, changing tasks and deliver just what's needed with minimal context or rationale
• Thrives in ambiguity
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions and resolve technical and programmatic conflicts
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to flex and adapt to different organization styles, governance (or lack thereof)
• Able to bring order to chaos
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and drive data-informed decisions

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