Manager, Professional Services / Consulting Project Management, Singapore

Description and Requirements
Role Overview The
Cloud Services Delivery Director
is a strategic leadership role focused on building the next generation of cloud engineering talent. You will be responsible for spearheading a high-impact Graduate Trainee Program, taking fresh graduates and transforming them into production-ready Cloud Consultants. This role combines technical architecture oversight with intensive mentorship, operational excellence, and talent development. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership:
Design and execute a 12-to-18-month roadmap for the Graduate Trainee cohort, balancing theoretical learning with practical application. Technical Mentorship:
Lead the 'Training & Certification' track, ensuring all trainees achieve professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect). Sandbox & Lab Management:
Oversee the architectural setup and governance of cloud sandbox environments. You will ensure trainees have a safe, cost-controlled space to practice deployments, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and security protocols. OJT (On-the-Job Training) Integration:
Act as the bridge between the training lab and live client projects. You will identify 'shadowing' opportunities and gradually transition trainees into billable delivery roles. Performance Management:
Set KPIs for the cohort, conduct regular technical assessments, and provide hands-on coaching to ensure 100% program graduation and readiness. Stakeholder Management:
Report to executive leadership on the ROI of the trainee program, resource utilization, and the readiness of the talent pipeline for upcoming cloud migration projects. Required Qualifications & Experience Category Requirement Experience 10+ years in IT Service Delivery, with at least 5 years specifically in Cloud Services (Public/Hybrid). Leadership Proven track record of managing technical teams prior experience in leading 'Academy' or Graduate programs is a significant plus. Cloud Mastery Deep technical expertise in
AWS, Azure, or GCP . Must be able to 'speak the language' of developers and architects. Certifications Valid Professional-level Cloud Architect certifications. PMP or Prince2 is preferred for delivery methodology. Soft Skills Exceptional patience, pedagogical skills, and the ability to simplify complex architectural concepts for entry-level talent. Core Competencies Architectural Vision:
Ability to design 'dummy' projects for the sandbox that mimic real-world enterprise challenges (auto-scaling, disaster recovery, CI/CD pipelines). Financial Governance:
Managing the cloud consumption spend within the trainee sandbox environments (FinOps). Strategic Delivery:
Understanding how to shift from a 'training' mindset to a 'delivery' mindset without compromising project quality. Note:
The success of this role is measured not just by project delivery, but by the technical maturity and retention of the trainees under your guidance. #LPS