URGENT NEED - Technical Project Manager (AWS DevOps) ------ Chicago, IL - HYBRID - Local

Navtech Co.,Ltd - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager (AWS DevOps) role is focused on overseeing cloud-based infrastructure projects utilizing AWS and DevOps practices. The position requires effective management of project timelines, team collaboration, and ensuring secure deployment pipelines. The role is critical in bridging technical and managerial aspects to deliver cloud solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Plan and manage AWS cloud infrastructure projects from initiation through to deployment, including budget and resource management.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, milestones, and workflows for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including DevOps engineers, software developers, QA, and operations staff.
• Promote a collaborative DevOps culture to streamline workflows and improve team productivity.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, sprint planning, and reviews to ensure alignment and resolve blockers.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS-based infrastructure, focusing on security, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Ensure best practices in cloud deployment, automation, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with organizational security and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting of project metrics, system performance, and health to maintain reliable and secure cloud environments.
• Act as the point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates and performance reports.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are met, managing expectations and addressing any concerns.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project progress, achievements, and issues to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of project management experience, ideally within DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or AWS environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Strong experience managing AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and tools (JIRA, Asana, Trello).
• Experience in managing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure deployments.
• Understanding of IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and configuration management.
• Basic knowledge of networking, security, and server management on cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, timely results.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Project management certifications like PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master.