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
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