Data Centre Migration/Exit - Programme Manager

interdependencies and ensure alignment with programme objectives. Own delivery plans, RAID logs, governance, and stakeholder communications. Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and operational standards. Collaborate closely with third parties and internal banking functions. Key Requirements: Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre exit or migration programmes. Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including cloud (AWS) and physical environments (servers, storage, network). Ability to manage and integrate across complex IT landscapes and legacy platforms. Banking or financial services experience is essential. Prior exposure in mid-tier banking environments is highly desirable. Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments. Excellent communication, planning, and risk management skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

JobTitle: Programme Manager - Data Centre Migration and Exit Industry: Banking Location: Manchester Start Date: 01/12/2025 Duration: 31/03/2026 Work setup: 2 days onsite/week Rate to candidate: £425 - 450 Per Day - Inside IR35 Role Description: We need a technically astute Programme Manager to join a high-profile Data Centre Exit Programme. The role will lead the planning and execution of migration, technology build, and integration activities - ideally across both physical and cloud environments. Working closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure seamless transition from legacy infrastructure, with minimal risk and disruption to the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology migration and decommissioning workstreams. Manage the build and integration of new technology platforms (on-prem and cloud). Coordinate with multiple technical and business teams to deliver against tight timescales. Drive progress across a complex set of