Director of Project Management -AWS Partner

JMS Staffing; City of Rochester (NY); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee and mentor a skilled team delivering cloud transformation initiatives. This role requires a strategic leader with over 10 years of project management experience, managing client expectations, and optimizing project processes. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a contract-to-hire opportunity, making it ideal for professionals aiming to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven experience building a project management office.
• Strong understanding of AWS Partner Ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Define and standardize project management methodologies.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management Processes Improvement

Communication

Problem Solving

Data-Driven Approach

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Director of Project Management -AWS Partner

Director of Project Management -AWS Partner

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Base pay range

$85.00/hr - $90.00/hr

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Director of Recruiting at JMS Technical Solutions, Inc.

Our client is seeking a Director of PMO. This is a contract to hire opportunity. The Director of Project Management will lead our team of Project Managers who deliver exceptional professional services to our clients. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards, overseeing resource allocation, and ensuring successful delivery of cloud transformation initiatives across our client portfolio. Initially, a 50% utilization as an active player/coach PM is required.

Location: Remote

Rate: $85 - $90 HR

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers
• Establish career development paths and growth opportunities
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on client success
• Recruit and retain top project management talent

Process Establishment and Improvement

• Define and standardize project management methodologies
• Create and maintain project templates, tools, and best practices
• Develop and implement project governance frameworks
• Establish project risk management processes
• Continuously improve delivery processes based on lessons learned

Resource Management

• Oversee resource allocation across multiple client engagements
• Balance team workloads and optimize utilization
• Coordinate with delivery teams to ensure appropriate staffing
• Plan for capacity needs based on sales pipeline and forecasts
• Collaborate with other department leaders on cross-functional resourcing

Client Delivery and Satisfaction

• Ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery
• Oversee project health and intervene when necessary
• Maintain high client satisfaction scores
• Identify and resolve delivery issues before they impact client relationships
• Serve as escalation point for complex client situations

Business Performance

• Track and report on key performance metrics for the PMO
• Manage project profitability and financial performance
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings

Top candidates will have the following:

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing project management professionals
• A track record of establishing and improving project management processes and methodologies
• Experience working within an AWS Premier Partner or similar cloud services organization
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align project delivery with business objectives
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Data-driven approach to measuring project success and team performance
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities
• Customer-centric mentality with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across numerous client engagements
• Growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs

Required Experience for the Role:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience building and optimizing a project management office in a professional services environment
• A strong comprehension of the AWS Partner Ecosystem, preferably with a minimum of 2 years working experience at an AWS partner
• Experience with AWS cloud projects or similar technology transformations
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
• High proficiency with project management tools and systems (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet)
• Track record of successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline
• Experience with resource management and capacity planning
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• Demonstrated ability to balance business outcomes with technical implementation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Design Services, and IT System Installation and Disposal

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