Technical Project Manager (Chicago)
forbes technical consultingChicago (IL)
Technical Project Manager (Chicago)
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forbes technical consultingChicago (IL)
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About the role
Technical Project Manager (Cloud Migrations focused)
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full time/Perm
Note:
This hybrid role in Downtown Chicago. Wednesdays are in person day with maybe another day onsite. This will be working CST hours.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of technical project management experience, including significant client-facing or professional services delivery experience.
Direct experience leading cloud migration initiatives, including data center-to-cloud, cloud-to-cloud, or cloud repatriation projects.
Experience managing migration planning, execution waves, cutover activities, and post-migration stabilization.
Familiarity with cloud modernization initiatives such as re-platforming, containerization, serverless architecture, or database modernization.
Working knowledge of AWS or comparable cloud infrastructure environments.
AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner or higher), or willingness to obtain certification within the first 60 days.
Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, scope, dependencies, and change control.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and client stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and executive stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with AWS migration frameworks and tools, including AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), the 7 Rs, Migration Hub, Application Migration Service, or Database Migration Service (DMS).Experience developing or improving project delivery frameworks, PMO standards, or implementation methodologies. Background working for a cloud consulting firm, technology services provider, or within regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or other relevant project management certification. AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or other advanced AWS certifications. Experience with project management platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
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