Azure Programme Manager, Hands-on (6 month FTC)

• The Azure Programme Manager will spearhead our transition from on-premise infrastructure to the Azure cloud platform.
• As the Azure Programme Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of our cloud migration programme.
• Working with our third-party partner, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of a comprehensive migration strategy that aligns with our business objectives, ensuring that the transition is seamless and minimally disruptive to ongoing operations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial, as you will collaborate with various departments to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Risk management will be a priority, as you identify potential obstacles and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a smooth and successful migration.

Skills Required

• 5 years+ experience in programme management, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Delivery of significant Infrastructure change projects or programmes (£500k-£3m).
• Experience of managing data centre migrations to hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience of managing third party supplier relationships and familiarity with outsource arrangements.
• PRINCE2 certified.
• Technical expertise is not expected, but familiarity with data centres, networking, unified comms, active directory, Microsoft office products, Cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) and Security applications is highly desirable.

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH weekly.

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