Programme Director AWS Cloud Migration

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Programme Director on a 6-month contract to manage the migration of on-prem services to AWS cloud. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in programme management and AWS, leading teams to ensure successful project delivery. The position offers hybrid working across 5 days per week, along with competitive remuneration of £750 per day inside IR35. This role may lead to contract extension based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant Programme/project Management qualification.
• Hands-on experience in managing the migration of on-prem services to AWS.
• Experience managing AWS at a senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the programme meets objectives and delivers projected benefits.
• Owner of the overall business change supported by the programme.
• Ensure risks are actively managed.

Skills

Programme management

AWS cloud migration

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Relevant Programme/project Management qualification

Job description

Programme Director

VANRATH is recruiting a Programme Director to join the team on a contract basis for 6 months. The project involves managing the migration of on‑prem services to AWS cloud.

The role is hybrid working, 5 days per week. You will be reporting into an existing Head of Programme Management for outputs. This contract is initially for 6 months with a potential for further extension.

Remuneration

This role will pay £750 per day (inside IR35 via Umbrella provider).

About you

• Holds a relevant Programme/project Management qualification
• Hands‑on experience in managing the migration of on‑prem services to AWS cloud.
• Experience managing AWS at a senior stakeholder level
• Demonstrable skills leading and managing AWS and internal teams to execute migration from on‑prem to cloud.
• Budget management of approximately £5M

What you’ll do

• Responsible for ensuring the portfolio/programme of change meets its objectives and delivers the projected benefits
• Owner of the overall business change being supported by the programme
• Ensure change maintains its business focus, ensuring risks are actively managed
• Take personal responsibility for successful delivery of the programme, being recognised as the owner throughout
• Take decisions and be proactive in providing leadership/direction throughout the life of the programme

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