Programme Director- AWS Cloud Migration

Posted 14 January 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline ExecutiveTech
ReferenceRWS 14-01-2026_1768400281

Job description

Programme Director

VANRATH are recruiting a Programme Director to join the team on a contract basis for 6 months.

The project is managing the migration of on-prem services to AWS cloud.

The role is hybrid working, 5 days per week. You will be reporting into an existing Head of Programme Management for outputs.

This contract is initially for 6 months with a potential for further extension.

Remuneration:

This role will pay £750 per day (inside IR35 via Umbrella provider).

About you

  • Holds a relevant Programme/project Management qualification
  • Hands-on experience in managing the migration of on-prem services to AWS cloud.
  • Experience managing AWS at a senior stakeholder level
  • Demonstrable skills leading and managing AWS and internal teams to execute migration from on-prem to cloud.
  • Budget management of c£5M


What you'll do

  • Responsible for ensuring the portfolio/programme of change meets its objectives and delivers the projected benefits
  • The owner of the overall business change being supported by the programme
  • Ensure change maintains its business focus ensuring risks are actively managed
  • Take personal responsibility for successful delivery of the programme, you will be recognised as the owner throughout
  • Take decisions and be proactive in providing leadership/direction throughout the life of the programme

For further information on this job apply via the link or contact Ross Stevenson for a confidential chat today.