Project Manager - Azure Optimisation

Project Manager - Azure Optimisation | London Council

Contract: 6 months
Day Rate: £600 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Location: London - 1 day per week onsite

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a London-based council on an initial 6-month contract, leading a programme focused on Azure optimisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Project Manager with strong experience managing cloud transformation, optimisation or cost-efficiency initiatives within complex public sector or enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an Azure optimisation programme from planning through to implementation.
• Work closely with technical teams, cloud specialists and senior stakeholders to identify and deliver optimisation opportunities.
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies and budgets.
• Coordinate delivery across multiple technical and business teams.
• Provide clear progress reporting to senior leadership and programme governance forums.
• Ensure optimisation initiatives deliver measurable improvements in Azure performance, usage and cost.
• Manage suppliers and third-party partners where required.
• Support the council in establishing effective governance