Manager, Project Management at Caylent

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Agile
Project Management
AWS
Leadership
Coaching
DevOps
PMO
Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning
Portfolio Management
Delivery Governance

Caylent

Cloud-native services for AWS solutions

About Caylent

Caylent offers cloud-native services that help organizations utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve their technology and workforce. The company specializes in building, scaling, and optimizing cloud solutions, serving clients from those just starting their cloud journey to those seeking advanced capabilities. Caylent stands out by using a co-delivery approach, working closely with clients to create tailored solutions while also teaching them to manage their cloud environments. Their goal is to accelerate time-to-value for clients through expert consulting and ongoing support.

Irvine, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$15.8MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Company Equity
Long-Term Disability
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Work Hours
Equipment & Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Rapid AI evolution may outpace Caylent's capabilities despite its partnership with Anthropic.
East Los Capital's exit could impact Caylent's financial stability and growth initiatives.
MeteorAI's adoption may face challenges if enterprises hesitate to integrate new AI frameworks.

Differentiation

Caylent is a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, enhancing its cloud-native service offerings.
The company has a strategic partnership with Anthropic to advance enterprise AI solutions.
Caylent's MeteorAI framework accelerates generative AI experimentation for enterprises.

Upsides

Caylent won three 2024 AWS Partner of the Year Awards, boosting its industry credibility.
The growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Caylent's expertise in cloud solutions.
Rising hybrid cloud adoption offers Caylent opportunities in tailored migration and optimization services.

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