Cloud Transformation Programme Lead – Azure Migration

Location: Mainly home-based, with attendance in the East Midlands as required
Duration: 9–12 month assignment
Rate: To be discussed

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Transformation Programme Lead to deliver an Azure migration for an established professional services organisation.
Reporting to the CIO, you will lead the assessment, planning and migration of an existing Windows and SQL estate to Microsoft Azure, with implementation due by July 2027 . You will work closely with internal IT colleagues and external providers, taking the programme through testing, cutover, stabilisation and handover into a co-managed service .

The role

- Assess the existing infrastructure, applications and dependencies, identifying migration requirements and risks.
- Develop and manage the migration roadmap, delivery plan and milestones.
- Coordinate technical design, supplier evaluation and implementation activity.
- Lead testing, operational readiness and cutover planning, maintaining business continuity throughout.
- Manage programme risks, dependencies, costs and supplier delivery.
- Keep the CIO and senior stakeholders informed, making technical decisions and delivery issues clear.
- Establish responsibilities, service acceptance criteria and handover arrangements for the co-managed service.

What we are looking for

- Proven delivery of cloud migration or infrastructure transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and the migration of Windows and SQL workloads.
- Experience coordinating internal technical teams and external service providers.
- A track record of managing testing, cutover, stabilisation and operational handover.
- Strong programme governance, risk management and senior stakeholder communication.
- Experience establishing managed or co-managed service arrangements.
- A practical, collaborative approach and the ability to lead through influence.

Significant AWS transformation experience will also be considered where the candidate can demonstrate its relevance to an Azure migration. Experience in professional services or another regulated environment would be advantageous.

This is a delivery leadership assignment with no direct line-management responsibility .

To apply
Please submit your CV, availability and expected rate, highlighting relevant cloud migration programmes and your role in their delivery.