Cloud Transformation PM - VMware Migration

Lorien; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a major cloud infrastructure transformation for a leading higher education institution in London. The role involves guiding VMware migration, virtualization, automation, and orchestration efforts across a complex enterprise environment.

You will oversee the selection, implementation, migration, and operational transition of next‑generation infrastructure platforms, working with senior technology leaders, architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex cloud transformation programmes.
• Strong background in virtualization and migration projects.
• Proven ability to govern multi-workstream initiatives with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a cloud transformation programme from design to service transition.
• Develop detailed plans covering procurement, evaluation, migration, and automation rollout.
• Align project with wider cloud and infrastructure strategies.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables across workstreams.
• Establish governance and reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrate experience with VMware migrations and public/private cloud projects.
• Operate in an Agile/SAFe environment.

Skills

VMware migration

Cloud transformation

Agile/SAFe

Vendor management

Governance & reporting

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD

Higher Education sector experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

Lorien is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a major cloud infrastructure transformation for a leading higher education institution in London. The role involves guiding VMware migration, virtualization, automation, and orchestration efforts across a complex enterprise environment.

You will oversee the selection, implementation, migration, and operational transition of next‑generation infrastructure platforms, working with senior technology leaders, architects, engineers,