Azure Programme Manager
Posted Today by Precise Placements Ltd
£110,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Azure Programme Manager to lead a significant transformation initiative, migrating the organization from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. This strategic role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale cloud migration programme, ensuring alignment with business goals. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and a third-party delivery partner to drive innovation and scalability across the organization. This position reports directly to the Director of IT and plays a pivotal role in shaping the future digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a significant infrastructure change programme (£500k-£3m).
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
- Oversee cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of all migration activities.
- Manage project budgets and provide transparent cost tracking and reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with senior stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and issues.
- Identify and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to ensure smooth programme delivery.
- Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather requirements, ensure alignment, and manage change effectively.
- Monitor performance and benefits realisation through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in programme or project management delivering large-scale infrastructure or cloud migration projects.
- Strong experience managing third-party suppliers and complex stakeholder environments.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Experience working within structured governance and project management frameworks.
- Financial management skills, including budget control and cost reporting.
- Knowledge of Azure or other cloud platforms is advantageous (though deep technical expertise is not required).
- Experience working within professional services or highly regulated environments (eg, legal, finance, public sector) is beneficial.
Salary: £110000 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Programme Manager
Contract: Fixed-Term
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Azure Programme Manager to lead a major transformation initiative - migrating our organisation from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. This is a key strategic role, reporting directly to the Director of IT, and will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our digital landscape.
The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale cloud migration programme, working closely with a trusted third-party delivery partner and internal stakeholders. You will ensure that our move to Azure is seamless, secure, and aligned with business goals - driving greater scalability, flexibility, and innovation across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a significant infrastructure change programme (£500k-£3m).
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
- Oversee cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of all migration activities.
- Manage project budgets and provide transparent cost tracking and reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with senior stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and issues.
- Identify and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to ensure smooth programme delivery.
- Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather requirements, ensure alignment, and manage change effectively.
- Monitor performance and benefits realisation through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Proven track record in programme or project management delivering large-scale infrastructure or cloud migration projects.
- Strong experience managing third-party suppliers and complex stakeholder environments.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Experience working within structured governance and project management frameworks.
- Financial management skills, including budget control and cost reporting.
- Knowledge of Azure or other cloud platforms is advantageous (though deep technical expertise is not required).
- Experience working within professional services or highly regulated environments (eg, legal, finance, public sector) is beneficial.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in a major digital transformation programme, enabling our organisation to deliver smarter, more agile IT services. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact on our technology landscape.