Cleared AWS Project Manager

Virtual Service Operations; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

VSO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead AWS cloud migration and network modernization initiatives with federal security and DoD considerations.

You will coordinate cloud engineers, network architects, and security teams to design, plan, and execute secure, high-performance environments on AWS, including hybrid connectivity to on-premises data centers and GovCloud. The role requires managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in IT/cloud or network modernization.
• Experience leading AWS cloud migration and hybrid on-prem to GovCloud environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a federal program context.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• PMP certification preferred, not required.
• Top Secret clearance required and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for AWS cloud migration and network modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and resource plans for multi-account AWS environments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of cloud engineers, network architects, and security personnel to ensure on-time delivery.
• Own data center-to-cloud cutover planning and execution across network, security, and apps workstreams.
• Manage stakeholder communications with government program offices, including status reporting and risk assessments.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, and actions; drive mitigation strategies for schedule and technical risk.
• Ensure all deliverables meet federal security requirements and maintain documentation.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and/or milestone reviews as appropriate for the program.
• Support budget tracking, resource allocation, and invoicing throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings to government stakeholders and VSO leadership.

Skills

Project management

AWS cloud migration

Cross-functional coordination

Security clearance

Terraform

CloudFormation

Agile/Waterfall PM

Top Secret clearance

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Hybrid Remote Remote with Travel to Millington, TN

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as an Cleared AWS Project Manager ? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

VSO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of an 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. You will drive schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across complex multi-account AWS environments, ensuring the program delivers reliable, resilient, and auditable outcomes that meet federal security and compliance requirements. You will serve as the primary point of coordination between the technical delivery team and stakeholders, translating program objectives into actionable plans and keeping delivery on track.

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


• Ability to travel to Millington, TN occasionally, position is otherwise remote


• Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

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.

What we offer you

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More 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! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers