Cloud Project Manager

Job Location (Short):
Madison, United States

Workplace Type:
Remote

Location
:
Huntsville, AL area preferred. Flexibility may be available based on candidate experience and business needs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Cloud Project Manager to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of cloud-related initiatives across the organization. This role will serve as a key liaison between business units, technology teams, security and compliance functions, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong project management skills, experience working in cloud environments, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across technical and business teams. This individual will support cross-functional initiatives including cloud operations, security audits, compliance certifications, process improvements, quality activities, and product release coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cloud-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment on schedules, priorities, deliverables, and milestones.
• Partner with teams across the Global Technology Center, regional organizations, and business units to facilitate communication, resource planning, and project execution.
• Support internal coordination efforts related to operational processes, security initiatives, compliance activities, and business unit project management functions.
• Collaborate with certification teams and third-party audit vendors to support the attainment and maintenance of cloud industry certifications and compliance standards, including:
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• NIST frameworks
• Manage and track the Cloud Operations budget, including weekly review of Azure-related project costs in partnership with Development and Business Operations teams.
• Utilize project management and collaboration tools to track progress, maintain documentation, manage risks, and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, action-item trackers, and executive-level presentations.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder reviews, ensuring action items are documented and completed.
• Support the Quality Management team during major product releases and other critical business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through workflow automation and process enhancements.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints while proactively driving resolution plans.
• Ensure accurate communication and follow-through across all project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, ideally within technology, software, cloud, or related environments.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure
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• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience leading meetings and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project collaboration and documentation tools, including:
• Confluence
• Microsoft Power Point
• Experience utilizing workflow automation tools and techniques to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, or similar) preferred.
• Experience supporting cloud compliance, security…