Project Manager (Client Delivery - AI & Cloud)

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a client-facing Project Manager who can lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary initiatives across cloud, platform, and AI domains.

This is not a traditional project coordination role. You will operate as a delivery leader and trusted advisor, working directly with clients to shape, guide, and execute high-impact programs - often in fast-evolving and ambiguous environments.

You’ll partner closely with engineers, architects, and client stakeholders to translate business goals into executable plans, while ensuring delivery excellence and long-term customer success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of client-facing projects across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and AI/data initiatives
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trust and guiding them through complex technical programs
• Translate business objectives into clear delivery plans, aligning stakeholders across client and internal teams
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks to drive execution
• Manage delivery in iterative and evolving environments, especially for projects where scope and outcomes may develop over time
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and drive practical, outcome-oriented resolutions
• Ensure strong financial and commercial management of projects, including scope control, change management, and margin awareness
• Facilitate clear, concise communication across all levels, including executive stakeholders
• Contribute to account growth by identifying follow-on opportunities and helping shape new engagements
• Continuously improve delivery practices, bringing structure where needed while maintaining flexibility for innovation

Qualifications

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience managing client-facing technical projects in a professional services or consulting environment
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs with distributed teams
• Strong client presence with the ability to influence stakeholders and operate as a trusted advisor
• Solid technical fluency - you can “speak engineering” and understand how systems are built, even if you’re not hands-on
• Experience working in cloud-native environments (e.g., Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, coupled with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
• A pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset - you focus on delivering value, not just managing tasks
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where requirements and solutions are iteratively defined and refined alongside delivery.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenStack, and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience with proposal development or pre-sales support
• Familiarity with modern delivery tools and agile methodologies
• Experience delivering or supporting AI/ML, data platform, or automation projects
• Familiarity with concepts such as LLMs, data pipelines, model lifecycle, or experimentation workflows

What Success Looks Like

• Clients view you as a trusted partner, not just a project manager
• Projects are delivered with high quality, strong client satisfaction, and clear business outcomes
• You effectively bridge business goals and technical execution
• You help expand engagements through credible delivery and proactive insight
• You bring structure without slowing down innovation - especially in AI-driven work

Additional Information

What does Mirantis offer you?

• Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
• Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
• Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
• Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan.

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