Senior Project Manager

Siteup

. Own delivery execution across client engagements in Canada .

Posted 10/16/2026contractRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client engagements and delivering cloud, data, or AI projects while ensuring effective communication and governance across distributed teams. Proficient in project planning, budget management, and fostering customer trust through reliable delivery.

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Project ManagementAWS ExperienceClient-Facing RoleBudget ManagementScrum Master Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementBacklog ManagementData EngineeringApplication ModernizationForecastingMilestone TrackingGenerative AICloud Project DeliveryConsulting Experience

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizationTrust BuildingNegotiationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

JiraAWSAmazon BedrockAI Project Management PracticesAWS Partner Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum MasterAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesClient EngagementsFixed-Fee ProjectsNorth American CustomersDistributed Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own delivery execution across client engagements in Canada
Manage multiple projects from kickoff to handoff with minimal supervision
Build project plans covering scope, milestones, resources, and budget aligned to SOW deliverables
Protect fixed-fee scope by identifying changes early, negotiating discrepancies, and driving prioritization decisions
Coordinate delivery across time zones between customers and engineering teams in Brazil and Canada
Own project governance, including status reporting, sprint reviews, and risk and issue management
Facilitate backlog creation with definitions, acceptance criteria, and estimates; manage work in Jira
Track milestones and documentation for AWS-funded engagements
Build customer trust through reliable delivery, consistent communication, and difficult conversations
Deliver against customer business outcomes and bring follow-on opportunities to the commercial team
Help build the client’s delivery practice through templates, processes, and AI project-management practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

+5 years of professional experience working with North American customers, including at least 3 years in a client-facing Project Manager role
+2 years in a consulting or professional services environment
Experience delivering cloud, data, or AI projects
AWS experience strongly preferred
Experience managing distributed teams across time zones
Forecasting and budget management on fixed-fee or milestone-based projects
Comfort working across multiple project management methodologies
Strong organization across several concurrent projects
Clear communication with both business and technical stakeholders
Legal authorization to work in Canada; the client cannot sponsor visas or work permits
Fluent in English
Portuguese is nice to have
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent is nice to have
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days
Familiarity with generative AI, Amazon Bedrock, data engineering, or application modernization
Experience with AWS partner programs and funded engagements such as MAP
Experience in an early-stage company

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Remote
Contractor arrangement
Opportunity to build the client’s delivery practice
Potential to bring follow-on opportunities to the commercial team