IT Project Manager

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: US (Bedford or Burlington MA- 5ays onsite or hybris 3days onsite

Client: Sigma Aldrich Corporate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an *experienced Project Manager* to lead the *end to end delivery of an AWS WorkSpaces / WorkSpaces Applications implementation* for a global enterprise environment.

The engagement focuses on delivering *secure scalable and compliant virtual desktop services* supporting *engineering and knowledge worker use cases* including *GPU accelerated workloads* integration with enterprise identity security and operations frameworks and coordination across multiple regions (APAC EMEA Americas).

Required Experience & Qualifications*

*Must Have*

* *5 years of experience* as an IT Project Manager delivering complex infrastructure or cloud programs

* Proven experience managing *AWS based initiatives* preferably:

* Virtual desktops (AWS WorkSpaces AppStream or similar)

* End user computing platforms

* Strong experience in *multi stakeholder global enterprise environments*

*Highly Desirable*

* Experience with:

* Engineering or CAD focused virtual desktop environments

* GPU workloads in cloud environments

* Regulated or enterprise IT environments (security audit data residency)

Familiarity with:

* Agile / hybrid delivery models

* Cloud governance and cost management concepts

* Project Management certification (PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent)

*Key Objectives of the Role*

* Drive *successful planning execution and delivery* of the AWS WorkSpaces program

* Align *business IT security and vendor stakeholders*

* Ensure *on time on budget delivery* while managing risks dependencies and compliance requirements

* Establish *transparent governance reporting and decision processes*

*Technical Coordination (Hands On PM Not Architect)*

* Act as the *primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams* including:

* Cloud engineering

* Infrastructure & networking

* Identity & access management

* Security & compliance

* End user computing / workplace teams

* Coordinate delivery across:

* AWS WorkSpaces / WorkSpaces Applications

* Active Directory / identity integration

* Networking (VPC connectivity latency considerations)

* Image lifecycle management and automation pipelines

* Track and manage dependencies related to:

* Antivirus and endpoint security integration

* CMDB and asset management expectations

* Monitoring and operational readiness

*Vendor & Partner Management*

* Manage one or more *external delivery partners*

* Review and govern:

* Delivery plans

* Resource assignments

* Change requests

* Ensure vendors deliver *according to agreed scope quality and timelines*

* Facilitate workshops deep dives and design review sessions

*Risk Issue & Compliance Management*

* Proactively identify and manage:

* Technical risks (performance scalability security constraints)

* Organizational risks (ownership gaps readiness)

* Compliance risks (data residency audit regulatory)

* Maintain a *formal risk & issue log*

* Drive mitigation actions and escalate when required

* Ensure traceability of decisions and deviation

*Operational Readiness & Handover*

* Coordinate readiness for:

* Pilot rollout

* Production go live

* Support model and operational ownership

* Ensure delivery of:

* Documentation

* Knowledge transfer

* Training materials (if applicable)

* Support transition to *steady state operations*

* Demonstrated ability to:

* Manage cross functional technical teams

* Work with security compliance and enterprise architecture groups

* Lead external vendors accountably

* Excellent *communication facilitation and documentation skills*