Cleared AWS Project Manager

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 every 1-2 months; 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

Pay

$120,000.00 - $190,000.00

About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more.