Senior Technical Project Manager - Azure Cloud Transformation

LHH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Zürich is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager with strong Microsoft Azure expertise to drive an enterprise-wide Azure Cloud Transformation. You will work with the Program Manager, Cloud Engineers, Solution Architects, and stakeholders to ensure a structured, secure, and sustainable implementation.

You will lead governance, Landing Zones, Identity & Access Management, and Security & Compliance, promoting IaC and Terraform, and coordinating internal teams with external partners across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing Azure cloud transformation programs in enterprise settings.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Architecture, Landing Zones, and cloud governance.
• Experience coordinating internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure Cloud Transformation with project planning, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate internal Cloud Engineers, specialists, and external partners.
• Ensure structured, secure, and sustainable implementation.
• Develop and enforce IaC and Terraform-based standards.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager and manage risks.

Skills

Azure Cloud Transformation

Microsoft Azure

Project management

Cloud governance

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

FinOps

Security & Compliance

Tools

Terraform

IaC

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager - Azure Cloud Transformation

LHH Vacant since : 27.10.2026 8001 Zürich (ZH) 100% By agreement Temporary

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Employment Type: Temporary, 100%

Start Date: Immediately or latest 02.01.2027

Duration: 6 month, with the possibility of extension

Your Challenge

For our client, a company undergoing a strategic cloud transformation, we are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) with strong Microsoft Azure expertise.

In this key role, you will take operational responsibility for managing an enterprise-wide Azure Cloud Transformation. You will work closely with the Program Manager, Cloud Engineers, Solution Architects, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure a structured, secure, and sustainable implementation.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Azure Cloud Transformation, including project planning, milestones, risks, and dependencies.


• Manage and coordinate internal Cloud Engineers, technical specialists, and external implementation partners.


• Collaborate closely with Solution Architecture, Security, Business Applications, and Workplace teams.


• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of Azure Cloud Governance, Landing Zones, Identity & Access Management, and Security & Compliance.


• Promote standardization and automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform.


• Coordinate the transformation of existing network architectures into scalable, secure Azure and hybrid cloud environments.


• Ensure effective cloud cost management (FinOps), monitoring, and operational readiness.


• Support the development and implementation of a sustainable Cloud Operating Model.


• Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager while proactively managing risks, issues, and escalations.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in technical project management within cloud transformation programs, ideally in enterprise environments.


• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, cloud migrations, or cloud modernization initiatives.


• Strong understanding of Azure Architecture, Landing Zones, Cloud Governance, Security, and Cloud Networking.


• knowledge of Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud automation.


• Experience leading and coordinating Cloud Engineers, technical specialists, and external IT service providers.


• Strong ability to manage technical and organizational dependencies within complex IT transformation programs.


• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented working style with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Fluent English; is considered an advantage.

Nice to Have: Microsoft Azure certifications, PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA qualifications, as well as experience with Hybrid Cloud, FinOps, and DevOps practices.

What We Offer

• A key role in a strategic, enterprise-wide Azure Cloud Transformation.


• Close collaboration with experienced Cloud Engineering and Architecture teams.


• A high level of responsibility and the opportunity to actively shape the future cloud infrastructure.


• A temporary assignment with the possibility of extension.

Additional Information

• Work location 8001 Zürich (ZH)


• Workload 100%


• Employment start By agreement


• Employment duration Temporary


• By online Online form