Project Manager - Cloud in Chesterfield

Project Manager - Cloud in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Freelance 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
Salt

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead cloud transformation projects and manage complex migrations for a growing enterprise.
  • Company: Join a dynamic enterprise organisation with a focus on cloud innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, fully remote work, and potential for contract extension.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in cloud technology while working with top-tier teams.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in cloud project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Day Rate: £450 per day

Duration: Initial 6 months with extension potential

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic cloud transformation and migration initiatives for a growing enterprise organisation. This is a fully remote contract opportunity, offering the chance to manage complex cloud projects across infrastructure, applications, and data platforms while working with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering cloud programmes on time and within budget, with experience across public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud migration, cloud transformation, and infrastructure modernisation projects.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource planning.
  • Coordinate internal teams, third-party vendors, and cloud technology partners.
  • Drive project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communications at all levels.
  • Facilitate project planning workshops, sprint reviews, steering committees, and status meetings.
  • Ensure successful execution of cloud adoption strategies and migration roadmaps.
  • Work closely with cloud architects, engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Track project milestones and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery.
  • Produce and maintain project documentation including RAID logs, project plans, status reports, and governance packs.
  • Support change management and user adoption activities where required.

Required Experience

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering cloud-based programmes and projects.
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies and migration methodologies.
  • Experience delivering projects involving Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
  • Demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams and technical teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement.
  • Experience managing project budgets, risks, and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Preferred Experience

  • Cloud migration or data centre exit programmes.
  • Infrastructure transformation projects.
  • SaaS implementation projects.
  • DevOps and CI/CD environments.
  • Security, governance, and compliance initiatives within cloud environments.
  • Experience working within enterprise-scale organisations.

Certifications (Desirable)

  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • PMP
  • AgilePM
  • Scrum Master Certification
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals / Azure Certifications
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent

Project Manager - Cloud in Chesterfield employer: Salt

Join a forward-thinking enterprise organisation that values innovation and collaboration in the cloud space. As a fully remote employer, we offer flexibility and a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, ensuring you can thrive while managing impactful cloud transformation projects. With competitive day rates and the potential for contract extensions, this role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Salt

Contact Details:

Salt Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager - Cloud in Chesterfield

Cloud Project Management
Cloud Migration
Infrastructure Modernisation
Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Project Scope Management