Remote Technical Delivery Manager

Summary

Join Amber Labs as a Technical Delivery Manager to lead and manage the delivery of cloud-based solutions on AWS infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of Technical Delivery Management experience, ideally in cloud-based projects
• Strong AWS Expertise: Hands-on experience with key AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM
• Cloud Architecture Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS architecture, cloud-native development, and DevOps practices
• Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing large-scale technical projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Experience in Agile Methodologies: Ability to manage delivery in Agile/Scrum environments and work with product teams in backlog prioritization
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage risks, issues, and bottlenecks during delivery
• AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator preferred
• Experience with DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated cloud deployment
• Budgeting and Cost Optimization: Ability to manage project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, create detailed project plans, and manage the delivery of technical solutions on AWS infrastructure
• Leverage deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) to guide the technical team in building scalable and reliable cloud solutions
• Lead cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, DevOps, and software developers, to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget
• Act as the key point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and project status
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project delivery is not compromised
• Ensure that technical solutions adhere to AWS best practices and Well-Architected Framework principles for scalability, security, and cost optimization
• Oversee third-party vendors or contractors as needed, ensuring they meet agreed delivery standards and timelines
• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of technical resources across multiple projects
• Oversee and manage change requests, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery timelines
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices in project delivery and cloud operations
• Track project budgets and ensure financial goals are met or exceeded

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise Environments: Experience working in large-scale, distributed projects in a corporate setting
• Vendor and Contract Management: Experience in managing third-party vendors and outsourcing agreements
• AWS Well-Architected Framework: Knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and the ability to implement its principles in project delivery
• Tools: Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello