Job Specifications
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
100% remote work
Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
4% Pension match (employer contribution)
Unlimited Vacations
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Competitive stock options plan
Paid for exams and certifications
Peer bonus awards
State of the art laptop and tools
Equipment & Office Stipend
Individual professional development plan
Annual stipend for Learning and Development
Work with an amazing worldwide team and 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 CAD $191,400 - $226,200 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 are unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
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.
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