Contract Project Manager – Cloud Transformation, Migration & Modernisation
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Contract Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 3–6 months (with potential extension)
Day Rate: Competitive
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex cloud transformation, migration, and modernisation programmes across Azure and AWS environments.
This is a key role responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to oversee all aspects of project execution, from initiation through to transition into operational service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of cloud transformation, migration, and modernisation projects across Azure and AWS platforms.
- Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, governance, reporting, and closure.
- Establish and maintain effective project governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
- Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and commercial management.
- Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication on project progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including cloud architects, engineers, infrastructure specialists, security teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Ensure successful transition of project deliverables into operational support and service management teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and ensure adherence to organisational standards and methodologies.
Required Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex IT infrastructure, cloud migration, or cloud transformation projects.
- Strong track record of managing end-to-end project delivery within enterprise environments.
- Demonstrable experience with project governance, financial management, stakeholder management, and risk control.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and project financials effectively.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
- Experience delivering Azure migration and modernisation programmes.
- Knowledge of AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) initiatives.
- Familiarity with cloud delivery frameworks, cloud operating models, and best practices.
- Experience working with managed service providers, cloud consultancies, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, or equivalent.
What's on Offer?
- Fully remote working.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile cloud transformation initiatives.
- Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale Azure and AWS programmes.
- Collaborative and highly skilled delivery environment.
Project Manager - Cloud Services employer: Franklin Fitch
Franklin Fitch is an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for Senior Client Services Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped to tackle the latest challenges in Azure and on-premises environments. Located in a vibrant area, our company promotes a culture of support and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
