AWS Project Manager - Hybrid (Req. #593)

Founded in 1994, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. Our three divisions – Cloud, SchoolTool, and Software Development – are all rapidly growing, and our employee base is close to 400. We are ranked the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ’s Book of Lists, the Best Software Developer in the RBJ’s 2022 Reader Rankings, and a 2022 Certified Great Place to Work.

Mindex’s SchoolTool division is our K-12 student management system (SMS) for New York State school districts, built from the ground up. Our team is involved in the full lifecycle of this product, including sales, training, support, and maintenance.

We seek an AWS Project Manager to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a single point of client contact and escalation. Accountable for project scoping, planning, and delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Understands and drives project team alignment with the client’s mission, vision, and business value as defined by client stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with internal project teams and client stakeholders to deliver an uncompromising client experience. Plots and measures the health, status, and performance of client engagements, unblocking obstacles when present.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration inside of, and outside of, the team.
• Works with team members to ensure successful sprint execution through the use of best practices, inspection, and adaptation.
• Works with project team members to remove impediments, facilitate standard scrum ceremonies, and ensure that all ceremonies are positive and productive for the team.

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related areas preferred, but not required
• At least three years of experience with Cloud migrations and/or cloud managed services
• Strong project management skills and experience with multiple types of project styles (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Familiarity with Cloud computing concepts and experience working with AWS or Microsoft Azure Cloud platforms
• Strong analysis, critical-thinking capabilities, and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on exceptional client service
• Strong skills in managing multiple projects with ability to prioritize, organize, and maintain details
• Aptitude and desire to work in a highly collaborative, self-organizing, team environment

Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP Certification
• Six Sigma Certification
• AWS Cloud Certification

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible time off
• 401k retirement savings plan and company match with pre-tax and ROTH options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Domestic partner coverage

Mindex Perks

• Tickets to local sporting events
• Teambuilding events
• Holiday and celebration parties

Professional Development

• License to Udemy online training courses
• Leadership training
• Growth opportunities

The band range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, education, experience, training, certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role; and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over, sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.