We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.
Our Challenge
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead AWS cloud migration initiatives from planning through successful delivery. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure migration activities align with business and technical objectives. This role requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and knowledge of cloud migration methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end AWS cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and transition.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
- Coordinate infrastructure, application, security, networking, and business teams.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, and milestones.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and technical challenges.
- Provide regular status updates, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure migration activities follow organizational standards, security requirements, and AWS best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing technology or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience leading cloud migration projects, preferably involving AWS.
- Strong understanding of AWS services, cloud architectures, and migration approaches.
- Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Practitioner, or Project Management Professional certification.
- Experience with AWS migration tools such as AWS Migration Hub, Application Migration Service, or Database Migration Service.
- Familiarity with DevOps, infrastructure as code, cybersecurity, and cloud governance practices.
We can offer
- 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability
- RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
- A higher education certification policy
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
