Overview
The AWS Migration Delivery Manager will lead a significant phase of a large-scale cloud transition project aimed at migrating a substantial Linux infrastructure estate to AWS. Working in a hybrid environment with occasional customer site visits, the contractor will collaborate with technical specialists, stakeholders, and external partners to shape the migration strategy and oversee delivery activities. This role demands a blend of strong technical expertise and the ability to manage complex programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and coordination for infrastructure migration and application modernization activities.
- Establish delivery schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and key milestones.
- Drive migration strategy and sequencing for a large virtual infrastructure estate.
- Oversee the delivery of an AWS proof of concept, ensuring technical objectives are met.
- Manage program governance, financial controls, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Coordinate with customers and delivery partners to agree on priorities and resolve challenges.
- Lead stakeholder workshops and coordinate business requirements and migration timelines.
- Define delivery approaches and commercial proposals for subsequent program phases.
Requirements
- 15+ years' experience in IT delivery, program management, or a similar leadership position.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex cloud transformation or infrastructure migration programs.
- Strong knowledge of AWS, particularly in government or highly regulated environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple technical workstreams, budgets, resources, and delivery plans.
- Experience with application and database modernization techniques.
- Experience managing senior stakeholders, suppliers, and customer relationships.
- Confident in producing delivery documentation, governance reports, and Statements of Work.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Preferably possess AWS certifications and experience with legacy technology transformation.
- BPSS clearance required, with SC clearance preferred or eligibility to obtain.