Offer summary

Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in project or program management in a professional services or consulting environment., 5+ years of hands-on consulting experience in a client-facing, delivery-focused capacity., Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certification)., Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills..

Key responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of 6–8 Project Managers.

Provide delivery oversight across engagement health, forecasting, financials, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on resource planning and portfolio management.

Define, evolve, and scale Agile delivery standards, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.

Job description

Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology using Amazon Web Services (AWS). We provide a full-range of AWS services including workload migrations and modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security and compliance, and everything in between.

At Caylent, our people always come first. We are a global company and operate fully remote with employees in Canada, the United States, and Latin America. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity. Come talk to us to learn more about what it means to be a Caylien!

The Mission

We are seeking a strategic people leader with a client-obsessed mindset to join as a Manager, Project Management to join our growing Cloud Project Management team. In this role, you will mentor, coach, and lead a team of Agile Project Managers delivering complex AWS engagements. Your leadership will ensure high-impact execution, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and customer-first thinking.
You’ll also play a vital role in scaling Caylent’s delivery governance and helping shape the future of our PMO.

Your Assignment

Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of 6–8 Project Managers.
Foster a client-obsessed culture, ensuring project delivery aligns with long-term customer success.
Provide delivery oversight across engagement health, forecasting, financials, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Actively manage at least one delivery engagement to stay grounded in operational realities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Talent, Sales) on resource planning and portfolio management.
Define, evolve, and scale Agile delivery standards, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.
Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement within the Project Management Office (PMO).
Support hiring, onboarding, performance development, and career growth for direct reports.

Your Qualifications

15+ years of experience in project or program management in a professional services or consulting environment.
5+ years of hands-on consulting experience, ideally in a client-facing, delivery-focused capacity.
10+ years of experience in the technology space, with a strong foundation in cloud or software development environments.
3+ years of experience working within the AWS ecosystem.
5+ years of experience managing or mentoring project managers or delivery teams.
Proven success delivering cloud-native projects, including direct experience with AWS.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, client-facing engagements ($1M+ budgets, 5+ team members).
Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certification).
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and operational delivery metrics.
A passion for people development, team building, and operational improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner or other relevant AWS certifications.
Experience leading modernization, DevOps, or data projects in AWS environments.
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
Background in employee engagement, performance management, or organizational development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents
401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
Company stock option plan
Company issued laptop
Dental and Vision insurance
Term Disability Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Annual stipend for Learning and Development
Unlimited Paid Time Off, following a 90-day probationary period
10 Paid Holidays

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for these positions varies from $165,000 to $195,000 per year, depending on the role, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Compensation Components: In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives. The specific components will vary depending on the role and individual and/or company performance.

NOTE: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Caylent is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at Caylent.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@caylent.com.

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