Technical Programme Manager

La Fosse Associates; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Technical Transformation Programme Manager to lead a strategic infrastructure modernisation programme. The successful candidate will deliver a modern infrastructure platform utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices. This role focuses on overseeing key components, driving cultural change, and enhancing programme governance. Remote-working is available with 2 days onsite per week in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of hybrid/on-prem platforms and automation.
• Strong grasp of Infrastructure-as-Code and platform engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a modern, automated infrastructure platform with AI capabilities.
• Oversee key infrastructure components such as data centre expansion.
• Implement and mature GitOps workflows and IaC pipelines.

Skills

Infrastructure transformation

Automation

Infrastructure-as-Code

GitOps

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contract Role: Technical Transformation Programme Manager

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2 days a week onsite)

Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Length:Initial 6-month contract

A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Technical Transformation Programme Manager to lead a strategic infrastructure modernisation programme. This role is focused on delivering a next-generation, on-premise platform built for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), full automation, and AI-enabled operations.

This is a programme management role that goes far beyond traditional infrastructure uplift. It involves a complete re-architecture of how infrastructure is designed, provisioned, and operated — replacing manual processes with code, automation, and intelligent agent control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a modern, automated infrastructure platform with AI-operable capabilities

• Oversee key infrastructure components such as data centre expansion, programmable compute, and software-defined network/storage

• Enable automation-first delivery models with observability, self-healing, and policy-driven control

• Implement and mature GitOps workflows, IaC pipelines, and CI/CD processes across engineering teams

• Lead programme governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement

• Partner with senior leadership to align on strategy and execution

• Drive cultural change and adoption of code-first, automation-led infrastructure practices

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes

• Deep understanding of hybrid/on-prem platforms, automation, and declarative infrastructure

• Strong grasp of Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps, DevOps, and platform engineering practices

• Experience with automated, self-healing, and AI-operable infrastructure models

• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder landscapes

• Strong communication, vendor management, and change leadership skills