Cloud Tech Project Manager

Position Description

Megazone Cloud is seeking a Cloud Tech Project Manager to independently manage medium-scale cloud initiatives, including migration, modernization, and transformation projects across North America. This role involves full ownership of project planning, execution, and delivery in collaboration with clients, internal service teams, and global partners.

The Project Manager will coordinate multi-phase cloud initiatives (AWS, Azure, GCP), manage workstreams, and directly engage with stakeholders. This role is ideal for professionals with prior project management experience who are ready to take ownership of deliverables while progressing toward senior-level leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of cloud projects or major workstreams within larger programs.

• Lead and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies using JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, or Smartsheet.

• Facilitate meetings, capture decisions, drive accountability, and ensure clear communication across onshore/offshore and multi-regional teams.

• Prepare and deliver project updates, risk assessments, and executive-level presentations.

• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable tasks for delivery teams.

• Monitor project risks, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary.

• Apply cloud methodologies (Lift & Shift, Re-platforming, Refactoring) to guide execution.

Basic Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience (depending on the level) as a Cloud Tech Project Manager or Cloud Technical Lead, including at least 3 years in IT project management, cloud project management, or cloud infrastructure delivery.

• Demonstrated success managing project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional communication.

• Proven experience in delivering diverse and complex projects, effectively managing both in-house and outsourced resources.

• Basic working knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms and methodologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) as well as collaboration platforms, such as GWS or Microsoft 365.

• At least one of the foundational levels of Cloud/AI certifications, such as AWS Cloud Practitioner.

• Practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, and Hybrid/Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to tailor approaches to context.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools: MS Office/Google Workspace, JIRA, Confluence, Asana/Trello, Smartsheet, Miro/Figma, Slack/Teams, reporting dashboards.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure to cloud environments and projects.

• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, Agile, or equivalent).

• Scrum certifications (CSM/PSM, CSPO/PSPO) or SAFe experience for scaled Agile environments.

• Associate or Professional Cloud certifications (Any of AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

• Understanding of networking, security, and system administration (Windows/Linux).

• Experience working in cross-cultural, multi-regional environments.

Recruiter-Ready Keywords (Cloud Tech Project Manager)

Cloud & Technical

• AWS, Azure, GCP

• Cloud Migration, Modernization, Transformation

• Lift & Shift, Re-platforming, Refactoring

• Cloud Infrastructure Delivery

• Cloud Architecture Fundamentals

• DevOps, CI/CD

• GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps

• Networking, Security, Windows, Linux

• SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR

Project & Program Management

• Cloud Project Management

• Technical Project Management

• Workstream Leadership

• Project Planning & Execution

• Schedules, Milestones, Deliverables, Dependencies

• Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Executive Reporting & Presentations

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Onshore/Offshore Coordination

• Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Hybrid

Tools

• JIRA, Confluence

• MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Trello

• Miro, Figma

• MS Office, Google Workspace

• Slack, Teams

• Reporting Dashboards

Certifications (Relevant)

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

• Azure Administrator – Associate

• GCP Associate Cloud Engineer

• CAPM, PMP

• CSM, PSM, CSPO, PSPO

• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Soft Skills

• Client Engagement & Communication

• Team Coordination

• Organization & Time Management

• Problem-Solving

• Multi-regional & Cross-cultural Collaboration

Why You'll Love It Here

• Our Product is Our People: We live by this. We invest in people who invest in themselves. Your growth is our growth.

• True Servant Leadership: Our CTO leads with a "force multiplier" philosophy. Management is here to empower you and clear roadblocks, not to micromanage. We won't ask you to do anything we're not willing to do ourselves.

• Flat Organization, Real Impact: Your voice and designs will directly shape our technical roadmap and our clients' success. You'll work on the latest tech to solve real problems.

• A "Learn-from-it" Culture: We're moving fast and building new things. We believe mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures.

We seek diverse talent who are ready to make an immediate impact. We believe that innovation thrives when teams are built with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are excited by this mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed.

Megazone Cloud is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.