Project Manager

Project Manager at Caylent

Caylent is a cloud native services company that empowers organizations to optimize their people and technology through Amazon Web Services (AWS). We deliver a comprehensive suite of AWS services, including workload migrations, modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security, and compliance.

At Caylent, our people are paramount. We are a global, fully remote company with team members across Canada, the United States, and Latin America. We celebrate diverse cultures and cultivate a community of technological curiosity. Discover what it means to be a Caylien!

The Mission

We are actively seeking a talented Project Manager to join our expanding Cloud Project Management team. The ideal candidate is empathetic, customer-obsessed, and highly organized. Your core mission will involve collaborating closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholders to achieve project goals and exceed engagement expectations. You possess proven experience managing large-scale or enterprise clients and are capable of acting as a Scrum Master to deliver high-quality solutions using a consultative approach. As a Project Manager, you will also contribute to best practice sharing and mentor new team members.

Your Assignment

• Manage all assigned projects, including defining goals between clients and delivery teams, planning and executing projects, conducting regular touch-points, and coordinating account-related activities as required.
• Act as Scrum Master to manage and track sprint progress against the overall project timeline.
• Schedule and facilitate concise Daily Stand-Up meetings with the delivery team to monitor progress.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Collaborate with client Product Owners and Caylent Architects to author technical User Stories.
• Review and approve weekly time submissions and monthly invoices.
• Work closely with the team to ensure forecasting accuracy and budget management aligned with deliverables.
• Report weekly on project scope and budget against Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and roadblocks.
• Champion project experience through excellent communication and relationship building among customer stakeholders and Caylent’s delivery, sales, and leadership teams.
• Identify and pursue additional growth opportunities during the project lifecycle to help retain and expand the Caylent client portfolio.
• Mentor new team members through the onboarding process.
• Assist in identifying best practices or process gaps and work to implement necessary changes.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting or professional services, managing large-scale, complex programs for Enterprise clients.
• Prior management of technical engagements consisting of 5 or more people and exceeding a $500,000 budget.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of project management disciplines, methodologies, and tools, with the ability to develop client roadmaps.
• Experience leading projects in an Agile/Waterfall environment using advanced tool sets (e.g., Jira, Monday, SmartSheet, Assembla).
• Proficiency in forecasting and budgeting management to ensure accuracy in revenue projections to realization.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, alongside proven success in escalation management for Enterprise, Strategic, or Complex clients.
• Demonstrated ability to understand client's business needs, encompassing both short-term objectives and long-term goals to drive additional revenue or account growth.
• Ability to interact with clients at both a business and technical level.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to executives.
• Ability to contribute processes, templates, and standards around project management best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership in infrastructure modernization, application development, and/or data engineering disciplines.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage engagements, and ensure their excellent execution.
• Ability to act as a mentor to new team members during onboarding or provide coaching to peers as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM).
• Agile Certifications (CSM, PSM, CSP).
• Cloud certification such as AWS Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals.

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 and 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.
• Opportunity to work with an amazing worldwide team in an incredible corporate culture.

This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs.

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $145,000 CAD per year, commensurate with 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’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

At Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems to assist with the screening and evaluation of applications to help match candidate qualifications with job requirements. These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals. If an AI or automated tool is used during your application process, it will only be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and your information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner. If you have any questions, please contact talent@caylent.com

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.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Scrum Master
• Client Management
• AWS Cloud Services
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Consulting Services
• Jira