Manager, Project Management

Summary

Join Caylent, a cloud native services company, as a Manager, Project Management to lead and mentor a team of Agile Project Managers. You will oversee complex AWS engagements, ensuring high-impact execution and operational excellence. This role involves fostering a client-obsessed culture, scaling delivery governance, and contributing to the PMO's future. You will actively manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and define Agile delivery standards. Furthermore, you will support your team's hiring, development, and career growth. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in project or program management in a professional services or consulting environment
• 5+ years of hands-on consulting experience, ideally in a client-facing, delivery-focused capacity
• 10+ years of experience in the technology space, with a strong foundation in cloud or software development environments
• 3+ years of experience working within the AWS ecosystem
• 5+ years of experience managing or mentoring project managers or delivery teams
• Proven success delivering cloud-native projects, including direct experience with AWS
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, client-facing engagements ($1M+ budgets, 5+ team members)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certification)
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and operational delivery metrics
• A passion for people development, team building, and operational improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of 6–8 Project Managers
• Foster a client-obsessed culture, ensuring project delivery aligns with long-term customer success
• Provide delivery oversight across engagement health, forecasting, financials, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Actively manage at least one delivery engagement to stay grounded in operational realities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Talent, Sales) on resource planning and portfolio management
• Define, evolve, and scale Agile delivery standards, governance processes, and reporting frameworks
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement within the Project Management Office (PMO)
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance development, and career growth for direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner or other relevant AWS certifications
• Experience leading modernization, DevOps, or data projects in AWS environments
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet
• Background in employee engagement, performance management, or organizational development

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
• 4% Pension match (employer contribution)
• Unlimited Vacations
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Competitive stock options plan
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State of the art laptop and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Individual professional development plan
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture