Technical Project Manager - Cloud Solutions

Role Overview:

The role requires an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in cloud architecture, design, and project management. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, oversee vendors, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality cloud-based solutions. They must translate business requirements into technical tasks, drive agile practices, and implement process improvements.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in AWS cloud-native solutions, containers (ECS/EKS/Docker), event-driven architectures, cloud security, DevOps, and CI/CD. Strong knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL), data analytics, and programming (Java/JavaScript) is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cloud-based solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment with best practices and enterprise architecture standards.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Break down business requirements into clear technical tasks and ensure effective allocation and tracking.

• Oversee project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while managing scope, timeline, and budget.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Sales, and Marketing to support successful project outcomes.

• Track progress using agile methodologies; manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups using tools like JIRA.

• Manage third-party vendors: track deliverables, coordinate efforts, and ensure alignment with internal project goals.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones.

• Identify and implement process improvements for continuous delivery and operational efficiency.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and cloud industry trends to drive innovation and modernization.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions (preferably AWS) with strong understanding of cloud design patterns and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with networking, serverless computing, containers, and data analytics.

• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies including Amazon ECS, EKS, and Docker.

• Solid experience in event-driven architectures using tools such as SQS, SNS, Kafka, or EventBridge.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and the ability to implement security best practices across infrastructure and applications.

• Experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).