About the role
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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