Role : AWS Cloud Migration Manager
Location : Iselin, NJ (Day 1 onsite)
Experience : 15 years
Job Summary :
We are seeking a 15 years AWS Cloud Project Manager to lead a comprehensive on-premises to AWS cloud migration initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project management , hands-on experience with cloud migration projects , and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward successful delivery. This role requires strategic thinking, technical fluency, and excellent stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end cloud migration from on-prem infrastructure to AWS.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure alignment and execution.
- Apply Agile methodologies to manage sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively drive mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements during migration.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers.
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications :
Proven experience managing cloud migration projects , especially to AWS .Strong understanding of AWS services , architecture, and best practices.Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management with at least 4 years in cloud migration .Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines is a plus.AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) are highly desirable.Preferred Skills :
Experience with hybrid cloud environments.Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).Background in enterprise IT environments and legacy system modernization.PMP or Agile certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM) are a plus.