[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Caylent is an AI-first cloud services company that helps organizations modernize technology, build intelligent products, and move AI into production. The Project Manager will plan, execute, and close cloud and IT projects using Agile methodologies, while managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, client relationships, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end using Agile methodologies with minimal supervision
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budget estimates aligned to SOW deliverables
• Ability to manage the scope of the SOW and negotiate discrepancies with customers, driving prioritization decisions
• Successfully drive the project schedule and scope while avoiding budget implications
• Maintain PM compliance responsibilities including PSA Health reporting, status reports, sprint reviews, and risk and issue management
• Properly identify and differentiate risks from issues, and determine when to escalate within the project
• Facilitate backlog creation ensuring tickets have definitions, acceptance criteria, and estimation; manage team work through appropriate Jira reports
• Build and maintain client trust through reliable project delivery and consistent communication; facilitate proactive, tough client conversations
• Deliver against client business outcomes, not just the letter of the SOW, and collaborate with Delivery to surface future opportunities
• Ability to observe and provide timely feedback for project teams focused on client value
• Lead or contribute to CPM initiatives and strategic cross-functional efforts

Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a client-facing Project Manager role
• 2+ years of experience in a consulting or professional services environment
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Ability to leverage multiple Project Management methodologies and/or approaches to drive the best Client experience
• Experience in forecasting and budget management to drive accuracy in revenue projections
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building strong client relationships
• Ability to interact with clients at both a business and technical level
• Familiarity with infrastructure modernization, application development, and/or data engineering disciplines
• Experience working with AWS cloud services and technologies
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
• Must be willing to obtain within 90 days
• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting or professional services environment

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
• Competitive phantom equity
• 4% Pension match (employer contribution)
• Unlimited Vacations
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State-of-the-art laptops and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Individual professional development plan
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives may be included in the compensation package, varying depending on the role and individual and/or company performance
• Work with an amazing worldwide team in an incredible corporate culture

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