Technical Project Manager (Cloud Migration)

Oliver James Associates

  • Zürich
  • Befristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 8 Tage her
Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Contract)
Location: Baden (50% remote)
Industry: Energy/Utilities
Contract Duration: Q4 2026We’re seeking a Technical Project Manager to support a large-scale cloud migration project within the energy and utilities space. The role will be embedded within the infrastructure/platform team and is focused on leading the re-platforming of legacy applications to Microsoft Azure, following a lift-and-optimize approach.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end re-platforming of applications from on-premise data centers to Azure.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Execute migration plans that meet technical, compliance, and security standards.
  • Oversee all phases of the migration: planning, environment setup, testing, cutover, and validation.
  • Report regularly to platform leadership and project governance bodies.
Required Experience:
  • Strong technical background in on-prem infrastructure (VMware, legacy databases, networking).
  • Hands-on experience with Azure migrations (IaaS, networking, governance, operations).
  • 5+ years in IT project management, ideally with cloud or infrastructure focus.
  • Experience managing complex, phased migrations in enterprise settings.
  • Proficient in tools like Jira, Confluence; strong communication and stakeholder skills.
Nice to Have:
  • Azure and/or Project Management certifications.
  • Experience in the energy or utilities sector.
This is a contractor position with a competitive daily rate. Candidates must be eligible to work in Switzerland.Apply now to join a high-impact program driving the transformation of enterprise systems to the cloud.

Oliver James Associates