Project Manager III (IT - Cloud Specialized)

INSPYR Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Other benefits

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for a Project Manager III in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies and project execution, leading multiple IT groups to drive cloud transformation initiatives. This role offers a long-term contract with competitive pay and comprehensive medical benefits, aiming to align operational goals with technical strategies.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience managing complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT groups and vendors for decision making.
• Manage project schedules and action items.
• Conduct first-level budget reviews.

Skills

Cloud Technology

Data and Analytics

Project Execution & Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps (TFS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Overview

Project Manager III (IT - Cloud Specialized) | Location: Houston, TX 77002 (ONSITE) | Duration: Long Term Contract | Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Summary

Ability to align cloud capabilities with operational, compliance, and financial goals. Awareness of cloud security protocols and risk mitigation strategies. Experience leading projects that migrate on-premise data-oriented workloads to a net new cloud data fabric environment. Experience managing cloud migration and implementation roadmaps. Experience with data replication, streaming, and analytics pipelines. Familiarity with AWS and moving large companies to the cloud. Familiarity with time-series data and both structured and unstructured data formats. Knowledge of managed databases, SaaS data tools (i.e., Snowflake), custom applications and vendor applications. Understanding AWS cloud data, DevOps, FinOps and MLOps. Understanding of the Self-Service analytics model.

Top Daily Priorities / Responsibilities

• Coordinating multiple IT groups (with shared resources) and vendors to ensure decisions are being reached and issues resolved
• Creating and managing the schedule, project lists (action items, issues, key decisions, etc.)
• Complete first level budget review

Project Background

Launching a cloud transformation initiative focused on delivering quick wins and foundational capabilities. Early efforts target data and analytics, productivity tools, and security governance, with cross-functional coordination across Big Data, Infrastructure & Operations, Security & Compliance, Applications, Client Services, and Business Solutions.

• The Project Manager will support the Big Data department in implementing a cloud-based data ecosystem, which includes:
• Source Systems Integration: Connecting from ERP and other custom developed applications to the AWS cloud platform.
• Data Ingestion: ETL & ELT tools (i.e., Fivetran and Informatica)
• Raw Data Storage: Amazon S3
• Data Warehouse: Snowflake and Iceberg
• BI & Analytics Tools: Power BI, Alteryx

Required Skills and Experience

Cloud Technology

• Demonstrable experience in leading project(s) that migrate on-premise data-oriented workloads to a net new cloud data fabric environment.
• Familiarity with AWS and moving large companies to the cloud.
• Understanding AWS cloud data, DevOps, FinOps and MLOps

Data and Analytics

• Knowledge of managed databases, SaaS data tools (i.e., Snowflake), custom applications and vendor applications
• Experience with data replication, streaming, and analytics pipelines
• Familiarity with time-series data and both structured and unstructured data formats
• Understanding of the Self-Service analytics model

Project Execution & Agile Methodologies

• Proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices
• Experience managing cloud migration and implementation roadmaps
• Ability to align cloud capabilities with operational, compliance, and financial goals
• Awareness of cloud security protocols and risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience managing multiple, complex projects
• Proven ability to build and lead project teams using internal and external resources
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps (TFS), Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Other benefits

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients\' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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