Cloud Project Manager

Amtra Solutions

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
AMTRA Solutions has a great new internal permanent position for a Senior Project Manager. The selected candidate will oversee multiple Cloud, Security and Modern Endpoint engagements with our external clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who likes working on diverse projects, with multiple clients, across various industries!Here’s more about the role!Reports to: Director, Cloud and SecurityWork Location: Remote, Canada.Position Type: PermanentPosition Overview:The Microsoft Cloud, Security, and Modern Endpoint Project Manager responsibilities include collaborating closely with technical team members to develop comprehensive project plans, covering delivery scope, resources, timelines, budgets and acting as a Business Analyst (BA) for specific projects. This role will manage cross-functional teams, drive project execution, and ensure alignment with business objectives and security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, project delivery frameworks, and stakeholder engagement. The position oversees resource allocation and portfolio tracking for all Cloud, Security and Modern Endpoint projects, working closely with both Solution Architects and the Director to address project needs and optimize resource deployment. Scheduling, risk management, and administrative duties such as maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries are also key components of the role. Excellent time management and communication skills are essential, including collaboration and relationship-building with clients and internal teams to deliver results on schedule. The PM’s main duty is to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.Specific accountabilities:
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer commitments are met. Ensure delivery of all clients’ expectations in alignment with AMTRA’s commitments.
  • Consult with clients/prospects, vendors, and internal personnel to discuss and validate estimates, coordinate business operations, and resolve issues.
  • Follow the AMTRA project management framework and control best practices aligned with company and client requirements.
  • Prepare comprehensive Project Plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects.
  • Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines.
  • Reports status and variances, escalating to the appropriate stakeholders as issues are identified.
  • Coordinate the resourcing function under the guidance of the Director.
  • Implement AMTRA’s change management process to address scope, time, or budget change requests.
  • Assess change requests to determine impacts to schedule, quality, and risks.
  • Develop an effective communications strategy that ensures all project stakeholders are apprised of progress, updates, and risks.
  • Work in conjunction with pricing and proposal stakeholders to advise and help prepare standards of work and specifications, and estimation of service effort and costs.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud, security, and endpoint management projects using Microsoft technologies.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
  • Report project delivery results with respect to achieved CSAT, profitability and next step opportunities.
  • Identify and assess areas where AMTRA’s solutions can lead to potential sales opportunities and improved business outcomes for our clients.
  • Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with internal and external security standards.
  • Support governance, audit, and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Required knowledge and experience:
  • Senior-level experience in project management with over 6 years of practice, including at least 2 years in cloud and security-related projects..
  • Previous experience working within project service delivery organizations
  • Must be comfortable communicating with all project stakeholders (business, technical, executive, other PMs)
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender Suite, and modern endpoint technologies.
  • Proven experience managing enterprise-scale IT projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Negotiation and issue resolution skills; ability to build an open environment where challenges around project priorities and resourcing can be aired and resolved in an objective manner.
  • Ability to build and deliver high quality and effective reports and presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and autonomy.
  • Demonstrated experience building organizational relationships, partnering with and influencing executive leadership while commanding the respect of the individuals you work with across the organization.
Preferred knowledge and experience:
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Modern Endpoint solutions and other Cloud-based solutions
  • PMP or Agile certifications preferred.
  • Previous experience working with external clients and companies, preferably in a client-facing Managed Services Provider scenario (or similar)

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