Senior Technical Project Manager – Azure Cloud Transformation

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Employment Type

Temporary, 100%
Start Date: Immediately or latest 02.01.2027
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Your Challenge

For our client, a company undergoing a strategic cloud transformation, we are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) with strong Microsoft Azure expertise. In this key role, you will take operational responsibility for managing an enterprise-wide Azure Cloud Transformation. You will collaborate closely with the Program Manager, Cloud Engineers, Solution Architects, and both internal and external stakeholders to ensure a structured, secure, and sustainable implementation.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Azure Cloud Transformation, including project planning, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Manage and coordinate internal Cloud Engineers, technical specialists, and external implementation partners.
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architecture, Security, Business Applications, and Workplace teams.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of Azure Cloud Governance, Landing Zones, Identity & Access Management, and Security & Compliance.
• Promote standardization and automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform.
• Coordinate the transformation of existing network architectures into scalable, secure Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure effective cloud cost management (FinOps), monitoring, and operational readiness.
• Support the development and implementation of a sustainable Cloud Operating Model.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager while proactively managing risks, issues, and escalations.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in technical project management within cloud transformation programs, ideally in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, cloud migrations, or cloud modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Azure Architecture, Landing Zones, Cloud Governance, Security, and Cloud Networking.
• Good knowledge of Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud automation.
• Experience leading and coordinating Cloud Engineers, technical specialists, and external IT service providers.
• Strong ability to manage technical and organizational dependencies within complex IT transformation programs.
• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented working style with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is considered an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Azure certifications, PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA qualifications.
• Experience with Hybrid Cloud, FinOps, and DevOps practices.

What We Offer

A key role in a strategic, enterprise-wide Azure Cloud Transformation, close collaboration with experienced Cloud Engineering and Architecture teams, and a high level of responsibility with the opportunity to actively shape the future cloud infrastructure. This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of extension.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong Azure expertise and a passion for driving complex cloud transformations, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.