Platform Manager

La Fosse; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

La Fosse is seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Manager to lead a team of 8 infrastructure engineers while remaining hands-on in Azure delivery. You will shape cloud strategy, drive platform improvements and cost optimisation across a large Azure estate, supporting major projects and governance.

The role combines technical leadership with stakeholder engagement, ensuring secure, scalable and compliant cloud infrastructure. Remote-first with occasional travel to Newcastle or London.

Qualifications

• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline expertise.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) experience.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure and cloud projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an Azure Infrastructure team.
• Drive Azure cloud strategy and platform improvements.
• Manage Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Support infrastructure automation through PowerShell and Terraform.
• Oversee Azure Landing Zone governance and best practices.
• Support operational service delivery and incident management.
• Provide security reporting, monitoring and compliance oversight.
• Drive FinOps initiatives and cloud cost optimisation.
• Manage budgets and support technology investment decisions.
• Deliver infrastructure projects from design through to implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Terraform

PowerShell

Azure Landing Zones

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Job description

Salary: Up to £75,000 (£81,000 for London-based candidates)

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to Newcastle or London

Package: Exceptional pension, generous annual leave, flexible working

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Manager to join a growing technology function and play a key role in shaping the future of a large-scale Azure environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys remaining hands‑on technically whilst leading and developing a team of skilled engineers.

You’ll be responsible for driving cloud infrastructure strategy, improving operational excellence, supporting major project delivery and helping establish best practice across a modern Azure estate.

The Role

As Cloud Platform Manager, you will lead a team of 8 Infrastructure Engineers whilst remaining actively involved in the technical delivery and evolution of the platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring an Azure Infrastructure team
• Driving Azure cloud strategy and platform improvements
• Managing Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development
• Supporting infrastructure automation through PowerShell and Terraform
• Overseeing Azure Landing Zone governance and best practices
• Supporting operational service delivery and incident management
• Providing security reporting, monitoring and compliance oversight
• Driving FinOps initiatives and cloud cost optimisation
• Managing budgets and supporting technology investment decisions
• Delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation
• Collaborating with stakeholders across technical and business teams

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability.

Essential skills and experience:

• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline expertise
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing technical teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure and cloud projects

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000
• Up to £81,000 for London-based candidates
• Outstanding pension package with employer contributions of approximately 20%, including defined benefit elements
• 27.5 days annual leave, increasing to 32.5 days
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Very low office attendance requirements
• Opportunity to influence a large and evolving Azure estate
• Genuine leadership opportunity whilst remaining technically hands‑on

Interview Process

The process is designed to be straightforward and efficient:

• Informal Teams conversation
• Panel interview covering:
• Technical capability
• Scenario-based discussions

If you're an Azure Infrastructure professional looking to step into a highly influential technical leadership position with excellent benefits and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.