Technical Lead- Virtualisation

ECS Resource Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Resource Group in the United Kingdom is hiring a Technical Architect - Virtualisation in Sheffield to lead a critical enterprise platform modernisation initiative. You will own the technical direction for the virtualisation domain and drive migration workstreams from design through delivery.

This role combines deep technical delivery leadership with stakeholder management, governance alignment and hands-on guidance when needed, working with senior engineers, architects and sponsors across

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined technology domain or migration workstream within a complex enterprise transformation programme.
• Own technical direction, architectural decisions and delivery outcomes.
• Drive execution of platform modernisation and migration activities.
• Coordinate across engineering, architecture, operations and programme teams.
• Identify and remove technical blockers, dependencies and risks.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership where required.
• Represent your workstream at governance, technical review and leadership forums.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate progress, challenges and recommendations effectively.
• Ensure solutions align with organisational standards, governance requirements and strategic objectives.

Job description

Technical Architect - Virtualisation

Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Sheffield (5x per month)

Length: 6 Months

Role Profile

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect / Technical Lead to join a large-scale enterprise platform modernisation programme. This is a key opportunity for someone with strong virtualisation expertise to take ownership of a technology domain or migration workstream and drive delivery from technical direction through to successful implementation.

The role combines deep technical expertise with strong delivery leadership. You will be responsible for resolving complex technical challenges, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring progress against programme objectives within your assigned area.

You will work closely with senior engineering leaders, architects, programme stakeholders and executive sponsors, building credibility quickly and influencing decisions across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined technology domain or migration workstream within a complex enterprise transformation programme.
• Own technical direction, architectural decisions and delivery outcomes.
• Drive execution of platform modernisation and migration activities.
• Coordinate across engineering, architecture, operations and programme teams.
• Identify and remove technical blockers, dependencies and risks.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership where required.
• Represent your workstream at governance, technical review and leadership forums.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate progress, challenges and recommendations effectively.
• Ensure solutions align with organisational standards, governance requirements and strategic objectives.