Technical Project Manager

UTurn Data Solutions is a technology services firm helping businesses achieve digital transformation through the use of cloud technologies. Recognized by Crain’s as one of Chicago’s fastest growing companies in 2024 (#9) and 2023 (#11), we are market leaders in leveraging the power of AWS to accelerate innovation, increase operational efficiency and help our clients future proof their businesses.

As one of the top AWS partners in the Midwest we specialize in AWS Migration, designing and implementing cloud native architectures, building analytics platforms and enabling automation through Dev Ops. An Advanced Tier AWS Consulting Partner and AWS Dev Ops Competency Partner, UTurn is headquartered in Chicago with offices in the River North neighborhood.

UTurn Data Solutions is looking for a Technical Project Manager with excellent interpersonal skills who has proven experience managing projects in fast-moving technical environments. The Technical Project Manager will be on the front line of client engagements to help lead the way for cloud adoption.

We are looking for sharp, disciplined, and self-motivated individuals who have a passion for utilizing cloud solutions to solve real world business challenges for our customers. In collaboration with other leaders in the firm, you will focus on designing, building, migrating and optimizing solutions leveraging AWS services.

• Analyze, plan, and develop project requirements for scheduled technical projects
• Work directly with external clients on project activities, from inception to closure
• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address challenges
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for projects or initiatives
• Maintain project plans across multiple projects and clients and report progress and status to key client stakeholders
• Establish and maintain uniform processes and documentation related to project and business activity

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited intuition preferred
• AWS based accreditations which include AWS Solutions Architect Associate or other Associate-level certification (Developer or Systems Administrator), or ability to attain one within 45 days

• 2-4 years in Project Management in a technical field required
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methodologies
• Experience in breaking down tasks and delegating work within a technology department
• Demonstrated understanding of cascading impact for technical delays
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Keen sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Demonstrated ability applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles

Great benefits and perks including flexible hours, excellent medical, Dental/Vision, LTD/STD/AD&D/Life coverage, on-going training, 401k, River North location or home office, transit reimbursement, and on-going technical training!

UTurn Data Solutions is a Chicago-based Advanced Tier AWS Consulting Partner focused on data strategy and AWS cloud adoption. We help commercial and public sector organizations leverage the AWS cloud to transform their data into real business value.