A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for Project Managers to support with ethe delivery of complex IT infrastructure and cloud platform initiatives, with a strong focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) upgrade and lifecycle management projects.
6-month contract,
Inside IR35, £500 per day
Hybrid/ London
You will be responsible for driving end-to-end project execution across hybrid cloud environments, ensuring successful delivery of business-critical upgrades while minimising operational risk and disruption.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
* Lead full lifecycle delivery of infrastructure and cloud platform projects (initiation through to closure)
* Manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) upgrade programmes, including planning, execution, and governance
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
* Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Upgrade & Migration Management
* Plan and coordinate complex infrastructure upgrades, including VCF lifecycle management (LCM)
* Oversee environment readiness, testing phases (SIT/UAT), and cutover activities
* Develop rollback and contingency strategies to mitigate operational risk
* Manage dependencies across compute, storage, and network components
Stakeholder & Communication Management
* Engage with senior stakeholders, including CIO/CTO, infrastructure leads, and business units
* Provide clear and concise status reporting, including risks, issues, and progress updates
* Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and decision-making processes
Technical Coordination
* Work closely with architects, engineers, and cloud teams to ensure alignment on design and delivery
* Translate technical requirements into actionable project deliverables
* Ensure integration across VMware components including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX
Vendor & Partner Management
* Manage third-party vendors, system integrators, and cloud providers
* Ensure delivery against Statements of Work (SOWs) and contractual commitments
* Coordinate multi-vendor activities across complex environments
Risk & Compliance
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues
* Ensure adherence to change management and governance processes (CAB)
* Maintain compliance with security and regulatory standards
Required Skills & Experience
Core Experience
* Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure and cloud platform projects
* Hands-on experience managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) upgrades or similar virtualised environments
* Strong understanding of enterprise data centre technologies and hybrid cloud architecture
Technical Knowledge
* VMware stack: vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX
* Infrastructure: compute, storage, networking (LAN/WAN)
* Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP (hybrid integration preferred)
* Upgrade and migration methodologies in enterprise environments
Project Management
* Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
* Expertise in RAID management, planning, budgeting, and reporting
* Experience using tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps
Soft Skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
* High attention to detail and organisational skills
Desirable Qualifications
* VMware certification (VCP, VCAP)
* Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS)
* ITIL certification (Foundation or higher)