Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee the development of a student portal using AWS services and tools. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex projects, knowledge of AWS services and tools, and a strong understanding of the higher education sector.

The project will be in two phases:

Phase1: Infrastructure and Tech Stack setup, high-level design and look and feel, and Proof of Concept delivery of selected functionality

Phase 2: The completion of Portal 1.0 and go-live

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with our 3rd-party implementation partner, develop a comprehensive project plan outlining the necessary resources, timelines, and milestones.

• Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining the necessary resources, timelines, and milestones. Collaborate with vendor development partner PM, IT Technical Lead and SMEs.

• Plan and execute the project plan from start to finish, ensuring it is completed within the given timeline, budget, and scope.

• Work with the university's stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations for the student portal.

• Coordinate with the development team to ensure the project progresses according to plan and provide guidance and support as needed.

• Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the portal meets the university's requirements and standards.

• Coordinate with the implementation partner and the university's IT department to integrate the student portal with existing systems.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and project team members, providing updates on progress and addressing any issues or concerns that arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, preferably in the higher education sector.

• Knowledge of AWS services and tools, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute and monitor complex projects.

• Strong communication skills, including communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment is preferred.

• AWS certification is a plus.