Cloud Tech Project Manager at MegazoneCloud US in Irvine, CA

Summary: MegazoneCloud is seeking a Cloud Tech Project Manager – Associate to support and coordinate cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives across North America. This role provides an opportunity to grow into a fully independent project manager while contributing to project planning, execution, and delivery in partnership with clients, internal technical teams, and global stakeholders. Responsibilities: - Support planning and execution of cloud projects or defined workstreams within larger programs - Assist with developing and maintaining schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Asana, MS Project, or Smartsheet - Coordinate meetings, document decisions, track action items, and facilitate clear communication across onshore/offshore teams - Prepare project updates, track risks and issues, and assist in producing management-level reports and presentations - Translate business and technical requirements into structured tasks for delivery teams - Monitor progress, identify blockers, and escalate concerns as needed to senior project managers or technical leads - Apply basic cloud delivery concepts (Lift & Shift, Re-platforming, Refactoring) under guidance Required Qualifications: - 1–3 years of relevant experience in IT project coordination, cloud project delivery, or technical program support - Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-team communication - Experience working with project management frameworks and supporting medium-scale initiatives - Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud delivery methodologies - At least one entry-level cloud certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Administrator – Associate, or GCP Associate Cloud Engineer) or willingness to obtain within 3–6 months - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Kanban, and Hybrid/Waterfall methodologies - Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency with collaboration tools such as MS Office/Google Workspace, JIRA, Confluence, Asana/Trello, Smartsheet, Miro/Figma, Slack/Teams - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with internal teams and customers - General awareness of IT/cloud compliance and security standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) Preferred Qualifications: - Practical exposure to cloud environments or cloud-related projects - Project management certifications (CAPM, PMP, Agile, or equivalent) - Scrum/Agile certifications (CSM/PSM, CSPO/PSPO) or experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe) - Associate or Professional-level cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps - Understanding of networking, security fundamentals, and system administration (Windows/Linux) - Experience working in multi-regional, cross-cultural teams Required Skills: Cloud project delivery, Project management frameworks, Cloud platforms AWS, Cloud platforms Azure, Cloud platforms GCP Important Skills: Cloud certification, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Collaboration tools Nice-to-Have Skills: IT/cloud compliance awareness, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Documentation skills