AWS IT Project Manager
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: AWS Project Manager (Federal Government Contracting)
Job Summary
The AWS Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering cloud initiatives supporting federal government programs with a focus on AWS cloud adoption migration and operational excellence. This role manages the full project lifecycle ensuring compliance with federal standards (e.g. FedRAMP NIST) while coordinating cross-functional teams vendors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience managing complex cloud programs in regulated environments with strong expertise in AWS technologies risk management and federal contracting processes.
Core Competencies
1. Federal Cloud Program Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AWS cloud projects supporting federal agencies ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and mission objectives.
- Manage scope schedule budget and resources in accordance with federal acquisition and reporting standards.
2. AWS Cloud Migration & Transformation
- Oversee migration of on-premise systems to AWS environments using structured methodologies and AWS migration frameworks.
- Coordinate architecture engineering and security teams to ensure successful cloud adoption and modernization.
3. Compliance Risk & Governance
- Ensure adherence to federal compliance frameworks including FedRAMP NIST 800-53 FISMA and agency-specific requirements.
- Identify assess and mitigate risks; maintain project governance artifacts and audit readiness documentation.
4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients contracting officers and internal leadership.
- Manage subcontractors and vendor performance ensuring SLA adherence and deliverable quality.
5. Agile & Waterfall Delivery Execution
- Utilize Agile Scrum or hybrid methodologies to manage delivery of cloud initiatives.
- Facilitate sprint planning status reporting and executive-level briefings.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage AWS cloud projects from initiation through deployment and O&M support phases.
- Develop and maintain project plans schedules budgets and risk registers.
- Lead cross-functional teams including cloud engineers security specialists and DevOps resources.
- Provide regular status reports dashboards and briefings to federal stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation including Statements of Work (SOW) project charters and technical deliverables.
- Support contract compliance invoicing alignment and deliverable tracking.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of project management experience with 3 years supporting federal government contracts.
- Proven experience managing AWS cloud migration or cloud-based programs.
- Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP NIST FISMA).
- Experience managing budgets schedules and contract deliverables in a government environment.
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain or maintain a Public Trust or Security Clearance.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) strongly preferred
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (minimum baseline)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification
- ITIL Foundation (for O&M environments)
Required Skills
- AWS Cloud & Migration Program Management
- Federal Contracting & Compliance (FedRAMP NIST FISMA)
- Risk & Issue Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication
- Agile / Scrum / Hybrid Delivery
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management
Required Experience:
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