Azure Intake Manager

Azure Intake Manager

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Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for an experienced Azure Intake Manager to lead the intake, assessment, and migration of applications to the Azure cloud platform. The role requires a strong background in Azure infrastructure and application migration planning, along with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively. The ideal candidate will ensure a smooth transition from on-prem or legacy environments to Azure while maintaining compliance with governance and cost-optimization frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the intake and assessment of applications targeted for migration or modernization in Azure.
  • Collaborate with application owners, architects, and infrastructure teams to evaluate technical readiness and migration feasibility.
  • Define and document migration strategies, timelines, and dependencies for each intake request.
  • Oversee Azure resource provisioning, networking, storage, and identity management activities.
  • Work closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure compliance with Azure governance and cost-optimization frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain intake workflows, templates, and tracking dashboards for transparency.
  • Identify potential risks or blockers in migration efforts and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership on intake pipeline progress and Azure adoption metrics.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Azure Cloud.
  • Proven experience with Azure Infrastructure Services (VMs, VNets, Storage, IAM, Monitoring, etc.).
  • Hands-on knowledge of application migration methodologies (rehost, refactor, replatform).
  • Strong understanding of Azure Landing Zone, Governance, and Cost Management.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and projects.
  • Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-900 preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Azure Intake Manager

Location: Remote
Employment Type: W2

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Intake Manager to oversee and coordinate the intake, assessment, and migration of applications to the Azure cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, and application migration planning, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and ensure smooth transition from on-prem or legacy environments to Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the intake and assessment of applications targeted for migration or modernization in Azure.
  • Collaborate with application owners, architects, and infrastructure teams to evaluate technical readiness and migration feasibility.
  • Define and document migration strategies, timelines, and dependencies for each intake request.
  • Oversee Azure resource provisioning, networking, storage, and identity management activities.
  • Work closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure compliance with Azure governance and cost-optimization frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain intake workflows, templates, and tracking dashboards for transparency.
  • Identify potential risks or blockers in migration efforts and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership on intake pipeline progress and Azure adoption metrics.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Azure Cloud.
  • Proven experience with Azure Infrastructure Services (VMs, VNets, Storage, IAM, Monitoring, etc.).
  • Hands-on knowledge of application migration methodologies (rehost, refactor, replatform).
  • Strong understanding of Azure Landing Zone, Governance, and Cost Management.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and projects.
  • Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-900 preferred.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with cloud modernization frameworks or application portfolio rationalization.
  • Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Prior experience in Intake or Migration Program Management roles.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.