Cloud Programme Manager (GDS)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Programme Manager to lead a critical workstream within a high profile government cloud transformation programme. This is a senior leadership position responsible for assuring strategic alignment, maximising business and public value and overseeing multi-supplier delivery across the cloud estate.

The role will also involve leading the development of a Cloud Centre of Excellence and acting as an interim head of the Cloud Business Office requiring a strategic mind-set with hands-on delivery experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels

Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in programme delivery within central government or regulated public sector environments.
• Expertise in cloud transformation programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience in supplier management, SoW drafting and commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional transformation programmes combining delivery rigour with strategic leadership.
• Experience establishing or maturing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CoE) or similar operating model.
• Skilled in issue resolution, stakeholder management and delivery assurance in complex multi-vendor landscapes.
• Hands-on pragmatic approach to problem-solving with a collaborative solutions oriented mind-set.

A well-rounded senior delivery professional with a blend of:

• 60% Delivery Leadership: Managing large-scale programmes and supplier ecosystems.
• 20% Commercial Oversight: Driving value for money and managing contractual change.
• 20% Strategic Cloud & Business Change: Influencing future-state design and capability uplift.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as a delegated representative of the Programme Workstream Sponsor to ensure strategic alignment, value for money and benefit realisation.
• Provide programme assurance across all suppliers and delivery partners both client-side and third-party.
• Oversee product lifecycle and investment prioritisation across the Buyer’s cloud estate including Cloud Managed Services.
• Lead the mobilisation and maturity of a Cloud Centre of Excellence to drive user, business, and public value across cloud platforms.
• Resolve escalations and programme-level risks through proactive stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mitigation planning.
• Temporarily lead the Cloud Business Office within the CoE, until a permanent appointment is made.
• Own commercial dialogue with suppliers on behalf of the Programme Sponsor driving value for money and aligning commercial models with delivery outcomes.
• Provide expert input on Statements of Work (SoWs), variation notes and scope management.
• Coach and mentor civil servants embedded within the Cloud Centre of Excellence.

NB: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance which will processed following successful interviews (7-10 days).

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next-generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?