AWS IT Project Manager

Business Management Associates, Inc.

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees