Cloud Project Leader

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the delivery of projects related to cloud infrastructure. This role combines project management, systems administration oversight, and client-facing responsibilities to ensure the performance, security, and scalability of cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will oversee cross-functional projects, manage cloud-focused teams, and collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients. Strong technical expertise in AWS, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate projects in dynamic and distributed environments are essential.

This position reports to the Head of Cloud Practice and will play a critical role in advancing cloud adoption, team productivity, and client success.

Project Management and Delivery:

• Lead cloud infrastructure projects using Agile/Scrum or traditional methodologies
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Agile principles
• Oversee projects end-to-end, including planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting
• Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Track progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery within budget

Cloud Infrastructure and Systems Oversight:

• Support administration of AWS environments (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)
• Coordinate deployments, migrations, and optimization of cloud infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, automation standards, and high availability requirements

Client Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for cloud infrastructure projects
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications and ensure solutions align with business objectives
• Provide consistent updates, handle escalations, and maintain strong client relationships

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Well-Architected Framework, CI/CD, DevOps)
• Recommend enhancements to improve infrastructure reliability, team performance, and client satisfaction
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing based on business impact and deadlines

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent professional experience is mandatory

Experience:

• 5+ years in systems administration, with at least 3 years managing AWS environments
• 4+ years in project management or Scrum Master roles in IT or cloud-based environments
• 2+ years of client-facing experience, including requirements gathering and solution delivery
• 2+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• Proven track record managing large-scale cloud deployments and hybrid/multi-cloud infrastructures

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration
• Understanding of cloud security practices and monitoring tools (SIEM)

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and manage technical teams
• Problem-solving mindset focused on efficiency, reliability, and client satisfaction

Availability:

• Flexibility to work late-night shifts for system maintenance, project deadlines, and global client needs
• Occasional on-call availability for escalations

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)