Cleared AWS Project Manager
Virtual Service Operations · Millington, TN · 3 wk ago
$120k–$190k/yrFull-time
VSO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of AWS cloud migration initiatives. In this role, you will own the delivery of large-scale cloud migration and modernization efforts, coordinating cloud engineers, network architects, and security teams to design and implement secure, high-performance network environments on AWS, including hybrid connectivity between on-premises data centers and AWS GovCloud.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for AWS cloud migration and network modernization initiatives
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, and resource plans across complex multi-account AWS environments
- Coordinate cross-functional teams of cloud engineers, network architects, and security personnel to ensure on-time, on-budget, on-scope delivery
- Own data center-to-cloud cutover planning and execution, sequencing dependencies across network, security, and application workstreams
- Manage stakeholder communications with government program offices, providing status reporting, risk assessments, and timely issue escalation
- Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and drive mitigation strategies for schedule and technical risks
- Ensure all project deliverables and processes meet federal security requirements
- Manage project scope and change control, and maintain documentation
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and/or traditional milestone reviews as appropriate, adapting methodology to program and stakeholder needs
- Support budget tracking, resource allocation, and invoicing coordination across the project lifecycle
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and status reports to government stakeholders and VSO leadership
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in project management, with a focus on IT, cloud infrastructure, or network modernization programs
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale AWS cloud migration or modernization initiatives, ideally involving hybrid on-premises to AWS GovCloud environments
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams (cloud engineers, network architects, security teams) in a matrixed program environment
- Working knowledge of core cloud networking and migration concepts (e.g., VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, hybrid connectivity) sufficient to manage technical dependencies and risk
- Proven track record managing project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communications on federal or DoD programs
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) delivery practices (Terraform or CloudFormation) and their impact on project planning is a plus
- Comfort operating in both agile and traditional/waterfall project management approaches within a federal contracting environment
- PMP certification preferred, not required
- Top Secret clearance required
- U.S. citizenship status
- Ability to travel to Millington, TN occasionally; position is otherwise remote
What is Important to Us
- You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking
- You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork
- Your problem-solving skills are excellent
- You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career
- You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Health benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth
- Wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, and professional development
Pay
$120,000.00 - $190,000.00