Azure Programme Manager

Job Description

Azure Programme Manager – 12-Month FTC - London / Hybrid

We’re looking for an experienced Azure Programme Manager to lead a major cloud migration for a global organisation based in London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working closely with the Head of IT to deliver a full end-to-end Azure transformation, from design sign-off through to go-live.

If you’ve successfully led a complex on-prem to Azure migration before and enjoy taking full ownership of delivery, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make an impact.

The Role

You’ll take charge of a firm-wide programme moving their on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, helping modernise systems and set the foundation for long-term innovation and scalability.

You won’t be expected to be hands-on technical - that’s covered by a third-party partner - but you’ll be the one making sure everything stays on track: budgets, milestones, dependencies, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

You’ll work across multiple teams and suppliers, keeping everyone aligned while ensuring that delivery stays smooth, secure, and within scope. Regular updates to senior stakeholders will be part of the job, so being comfortable with visibility and accountability is key.

What They’re Looking For

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience delivering a full end-to-end Azure migration, ideally in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Solid background in infrastructure and cloud programme management (£500k–£3m scale projects).
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managed service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - able to explain the technical bits in plain .
• A good understanding of areas like data centres, networking, unified comms, Active Directory, and security applications.
• A project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile, or similar) would be a bonus.

Legal or professional services experience is helpful but not essential - they’re open-minded if you’ve got the right delivery experience and approach.

The Setup

You’ll report directly to the Head of IT and collaborate with a small, focused team alongside senior managers and an experienced external Azure partner.

The firm works on a hybrid model (around three days a week in the London office), and interviews will be a single face-to-face stage with the Head of IT and two senior managers.

They’re ready to move quickly for the right person but can wait up to a month for a standout candidate.

Why It’s a Great Fit

This isn’t just about managing a project, it’s about owning a pivotal transformation that will shape the firm’s technology future. You’ll have autonomy, visibility, and the support to deliver something meaningful.

If you’re someone who thrives on accountability, loves seeing a plan through from start to finish, and wants to lead a high-profile Azure migration with real business impact, this is a great opportunity.

Apply here now or pop your CV over directly to me nruocco@dghrecruitment.co.uk