AWS Migration Lead / PM

Purple Drive Technologies8 months ago
Kansas City, MO, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled AWS Migration Lead / Project Manager with hands-on experience in leading cloud migration projects and managing cross-functional delivery teams. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of AWS cloud services, migration tools, and project management methodologies to drive end-to-end cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AWS migration projects (applications, databases, and infrastructure).
  • Define migration strategy, roadmap, and milestones in alignment with business objectives.
  • Perform application assessment, dependency mapping, and migration readiness analysis.
  • Coordinate and manage onshore/offshore teams for successful migration execution.
  • Work closely with architects, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth migration and post-migration validation.
  • Implement AWS best practices for scalability, performance, and cost optimization.
  • Track and report project progress, risks, and key performance metrics to stakeholders.
  • Manage stakeholder communication and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
  • Prior experience leading cloud migration or modernization initiatives for enterprise clients.
  • Exposure to data warehouse migration, CI/CD automation, or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to drive technical and non-technical teams.

Required Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Communication
Migration Readiness Analysis
Team Coordination
Cloud Services
Cost Optimization
Application Assessment
Dependency Mapping
DevOps Collaboration
AWS Migration
AWS Architecture
Risk Management