AWS Programme Manager

Lorien; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an AWS Programme Manager / Programme Director for a contract role in London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, delivery, and governance of cloud transformation programmes using AWS services. Strong experience in cloud migration strategies and programme governance is required. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This role offers a negotiable contract with a focus on modernizing enterprise workloads to AWS.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AWS services including EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Experience with cloud migration strategies and security frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale cloud transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of cloud transformation programmes.
• Ensure successful migration and optimisation of workloads to AWS.
• Manage programme governance and risk management processes.

Skills

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM)

Cloud migration strategies

Programme governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leading cross-functional teams

Education

PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certifications

AWS certifications

Job description

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

London

Negotiable

Job Ref

BBBH172967_1768407644

Date Added

January 14th, 2026

Consultant

Yasmin Findlay

Remote

Our client, a leading global company, are recruiting for an AWS Programme Manager / Programme Director to join the team on a contract basis.

The AWS Programme Manager / Programme Director will lead the strategic planning, delivery, and governance of large-scale cloud transformation programmes leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role ensures successful migration, modernisation, and optimisation of enterprise workloads to AWS, aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements.

Role and experience:

• Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.).
• Experience with cloud migration strategies, landing zones, and security frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale cloud transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of programme governance, risk management, and financial control.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at C‑suite level.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage third‑party vendors.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certifications and AWS certifications preferred

Please apply!