Cloud Migration Project Manager

Job Description: Cloud – Project Manager.

Role Overview: The Application Project Manager will lead cloud-based application migration and implementation projects from concept to delivery. This role requires strong project management skills, technical understanding of cloud environments (AWS/Azure), and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities --

Project Planning & Strategy:

Develop detailed project plans for cloud migration and application deployment, define scope, set milestones, allocate resources, and manage budgets.

Cloud-Specific Execution:

Coordinate activities related to AWS/Azure services, including networking, security, compute, storage, and application hosting.

Team Coordination & Leadership:

Lead cross-functional teams (Cloud Architects, Developers, QA, Operations), delegate tasks, and ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

Risk & Compliance:

Identify risks related to cloud migration (security, cost, performance), develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Track progress using cloud-native tools and project management platforms (Jira, MS Project), provide regular status updates to leadership.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure all deliverables meet cloud best practices and security standards.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, migration plans, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

5+ years in IT Project Management, with at least 2 years in cloud migration or cloud application projects.

Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, TGW, Private CA, SFTP).

Technical Knowledge:

Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and application deployment models.

Core Competencies:

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Tools:

Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and cloud monitoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications / Certifications:

PMP, PRINCE2, or AWS/Azure Cloud Practitioner (or higher).

Experience: Managing cloud migration projects (Lift-and-Shift, Re-hosting).

Working with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).

Mindset: Customer-focused, adaptable to changing requirements, and proactive in problem-solving.

If the role aligns with you, please share your acknowledgement & updated resume along with it