Effectual

Project Manager II - Professional Services

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Professional Services, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Digital TransformationIndustries

Position Summary

Ready to lead? Join our growing Professional Services team as a Project Manager II, where you'll orchestrate delivery of modern cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.

In this client-facing role, you'll blend traditional project management expertise with Agile/Scrum practices to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, PMO, you'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams to manage resources, track progress, and tackle challenges head-on—all while ensuring every project aligns with organizational goals and drives real value for our clients.

If you're passionate about combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution in the ever-evolving world of technical transformation, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, and timelines
  • Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies tailored to client needs and project complexity
  • Facilitate Scrum events (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement) ensuring productive, time-boxed sessions

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as primary contact between clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders, maintaining alignment, trust, and transparency
  • Communicate proactively on project updates, risks, milestones, and issue resolution
  • Partner with sales and solution architects on project scoping, SOW alignment, and change management

Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Lead cross-functional teams including cloud engineers, AI/ML specialists, data consultants, and SMEs
  • Coach teams in self-organization, cross-functionality, and Agile engineering practices
  • Remove impediments and blockers while fostering collaborative, high-performing team culture

Risk & Quality Management

  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges; develop mitigation strategies
  • Ensure deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and contractual commitments
  • Conduct project reviews and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in Professional Services or consulting
  • Proven success managing technical projects in Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML, VM environments and Data Analytics
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and Project Management methodologies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at Director/VP/C-level
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, and Agile tracking systems
  • Strong business acumen and ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMP (PMI) certification

Location

Remote

Salary Range

$108,000-$137,000 "Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on your skills and understanding of the role requirements."

Travel Requirements

The travel requirements for this position may vary depending on our needs. You should be prepared to travel domestically as necessary. Travel frequency and duration will be communicated in advance, allowing for proper planning and coordination. Typically, travel may include attending conferences, client meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events. The ability to travel is essential for fulfilling the responsibilities of this role and supporting our organization's goals and objectives.

Company Offered Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurances
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances
  • 401k with Company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours)

Skills

Project Management
Cloud Initiatives
AI Initiatives
Digital Transformation
Agile
Scrum
Waterfall
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Scrum Events Facilitation
Backlog Refinement
SOW Alignment
Change Management

Effectual

Cloud innovation and IT modernization services

About Effectual

Effectual specializes in modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses, focusing on cloud innovation. The company helps both commercial enterprises and public sector customers enhance their IT systems by using established methods and cloud solutions to accelerate digital transformation. Effectual's services include modern application development, cloud strategy, data analytics, and generative AI services, all aimed at improving data-driven decision-making. A significant part of their approach is ensuring data security and compliance, which helps businesses mitigate risks and protect their reputations. Additionally, Effectual assists clients in optimizing their cloud costs by reducing technical debt and the total cost of ownership. The goal of Effectual is to turn business challenges into successful outcomes through effective IT modernization.

Jersey City, New JerseyHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from new Cloud Native Computing Foundation members.
Potential over-reliance on AWS as a primary partner.
Investment pressure may prioritize growth over service quality.

Differentiation

Effectual is an AWS Premier Partner with seven AWS competencies.
The company specializes in IT modernization for both commercial and public sectors.
Effectual emphasizes data security, achieving SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 compliance.

Upsides

Effectual ranked No. 44 on CRN's 2024 Fast Growth 150 list.
Increased demand for cloud cost optimization boosts Effectual's service relevance.
Rising interest in generative AI aligns with Effectual's service offerings.

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