Project & Program Expert Project Manager

Position Summary:
We are seeking an Expert-level Project Manager for AWS to lead projects, allocate resources, and update project plans. The Expert Project Manager will track deliverables, milestones, and perform analysis of project data.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering complex, multi-phase and technical projects on time and on budget as well as managing cross-functional teams to deliver digital transformation, data strategy, and business process modernization. A successful Project Manager will drive adoption, governance, and measurable business outcomes.

This role requires deep knowledge of AWS programs, experience managing cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise cloud adoption, optimization, and compliance projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and major projects of $50m+ in budget

• Lead and manage end-to-end AWS programs (design, deployment, adoption, and scaling) ensuring delivery on-time, within scope, and within budget.

• Develop and maintain complex, cross-functional and technical program plans including schedules, budgets, resourcing, risks/issues, and interdependencies across workstreams.

• Partner with AWS engineers, data scientists, business stakeholders, and enterprise architects to align technical delivery with organizational priorities.

• Champion AWS governance and security frameworks, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

• Implement agile/iterative methodologies to accelerate delivery and maximize adoption while minimizing business disruption.

• Provide executive-level communications, including status updates, dashboards, financial tracking, and risk escalations.

• Manage relationships with vendors, implementation partners, and internal PMO teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in AWS project delivery, mentoring PMs and shaping enterprise PM best practices.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and data programs, with 5+ years specific to AWS.

• Demonstrated expertise in data integration, analytics, and operational application delivery.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, access control, and compliance frameworks.

• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar budgets and multi-phase programs.

• Skilled in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to tailor to project needs.

• Exceptional change management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to influence senior executives.

• Capable of managing high pressure, shifting priorities and short timelines.

• Prior experience in the utilities or energy sector delivering data transformation or analytics programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect certification.

• PMP, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Agile certifications.

Familiarity with compliance standards such as NERC, SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR.

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,including:

• Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

• Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

• 401k Plan

• Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law