Project Manager - Cloud Solutions

Introduction

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In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Project Manager to join our team and lead complex cloud migration and implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cloud initiatives, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project execution and delivery.Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage multiple cloud migration and implementation projects simultaneously.
2. Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
3. Facilitate effective communication between clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors.
4. Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues as they arise.
5. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and developers to ensure alignment with technical requirements.
6. Manage project documentation, including status reports, project plans, and risk assessments.
7. Oversee the coordination of resources, including personnel, hardware, and software.
8. Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and industry best practices.
9. Mentor junior project managers and share knowledge with the team.
10. Stay current with cloud computing trends and advancements.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

1. 10+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on cloud solutions.
2. Proven track record managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
3. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services.
4. Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks, preferably ITIL.
5. Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
7. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
8. Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet).
9. Knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure.
10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; Master's preferred.

Preferred technical and professional experience

1. Certifications in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
2. Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Docker).
3. Familiarity with infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
4. Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcasing expertise in cloud project management.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability,neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is alsocommitted to compliance with all fair employment practices regardingcitizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Client-provided location(s): Calgary, Canada

Job ID: IBM-49343

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-31T11:49:19