Technical Project Manager – Application Migration to Azure (all) Hybrid/Cloud Re-platforming/Jira
Project: Our international client is driving a major transformation programme to migrate all core applications and systems from on-premise data centres into Microsoft Azure. This long-term initiative is a key part of the company’s infrastructure strategy and involves re-platforming legacy environments through a lift-and-optimise approach. To strengthen the programme team, we are looking for a highly skilled Technical Project Manager with both cloud and on-premise expertise, who can successfully lead complex migrations and ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence throughout.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Lead the re-platforming of assigned legacy applications from on-premise data centres into Azure.
Develop and execute migration plans, ensuring minimal disruption and alignment with platform standards.
Coordinate activities across IT engineers, solution architects, application owners, business stakeholders, and external partners.
Manage all technical stages of migration, including assessment, preparation, configuration, testing, cut-over, and post-migration validation.
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance requirements for all re-platformed solutions.
Provide regular reporting and updates to management and steering committees.
Drive efficient project delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Required Skills and Experience
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Strong track record (5+ years) in IT project management, ideally in infrastructure or cloud re-platforming projects.
Proven experience leading complex, phased migrations within a platform or infrastructure organisation.
Solid understanding of legacy infrastructure environments (VMware, Hyper-V, physical/virtual servers).
Experience with legacy database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle)
Familiarity with enterprise networking, storage, and backup solutions
Hands-on experience migrating workloads to Azure IaaS, including VM migrations
Knowledge of Azure networking, governance, and security in a re-platforming context
Understanding of cloud operations, cost management, and monitoring for re-platformed applications
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to bridge technical and business teams
Proactive, structured, and results-driven, with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Experience working in international, cross-functional environments
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
Previous experience in the energy or utilities sector
Languages:
English fluent (written and spoken)
German (Intermediate – fluent nice to have)
Work Details:
Workplace: Aargau/Hybrid, Workload: 100%, Start date: ASAP, End date: 31.12.2026 with possible extension
About Us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the IT, Life Science & Engineering sectors.
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