M365 Project Manager

Cygnet Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an M365 & Azure Project Manager to manage cloud transformation projects. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering Microsoft 365 and Azure initiatives while working with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in M365 and Azure, experience in project management, and a track record of delivering complex projects. A competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000pa is offered, alongside opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of M365 and Azure platforms.
• Excellent project management capability.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and end-users.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Microsoft 365 and Azure transformation projects.
• Coordinate technical SMEs and internal teams.
• Prepare project reports and dashboards.

Skills

M365 Experience

Azure Experience

Project Management Skills

Education

Prince2 Practitioner, APM, or similar

Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-900)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Monday.com PPM tooling

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Role Profile: M365 & Azure Project Manager (2 years Fix Term)

Department:

Infrastructure & Cloud Transformation

Reports To:

Senior Programme Manager – Infrastructure & Cloud Transformation

Location:

Hybrid – UK (with travel to key sites as required)

Role Purpose:

The M365 & Azure Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Microsoft 365 and Azure transformation projects across the organisation. This role will work within the Cygnet PMO team to help deliver complex cloud migration initiatives, ensure secure‑by‑design implementation of modern workplace technologies, and drive adoption across clinical and operational teams.

The role requires strong technical understanding of M365 and Azure platforms, excellent project management capability, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders, partners, and end‑users to achieve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Delivery

• Assist in the planning and delivery of Cygnet’s Cloud Transformation programme across a Microsoft 365 rollout and Azure infrastructure migrations.
• Develop end‑to‑end delivery plans, POAPs, and detailed project schedules.
• Lead Design, Build, Test, Cutover, and Post‑Go‑Live phases with clear documentation.
• Manage all RAID elements, dependencies, and readiness checkpoints.
• Run cutover command centres and daily reporting in major migrations.

2. Technical Leadership

• Coordinate technical SMEs, partners, and internal teams to deliver the solutions.
• Oversee, mail, files, devices, security, and apps.
• Oversee the Azure infrastructure programme such as landing zones, networking and server migration wave planning.
• Support Conditional Access, MFA enforcement, data protection policies, and Zero Trust implementation.

3. Stakeholder & Change Management

• Translate technical concepts into clear business‑friendly messaging.
• Work closely with change & adoption, training and communications teams to ensure successful onboarding.

4. Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and manage project reports and dashboards.
• Ensure alignment with Programme Governance, PMO standards, and stage‑gate processes.
• Maintain high‑quality project documentation.

Key Experience Required

M365 Experience

• Exchange Online migration delivery.
• OneDrive/SharePoint Online migration and restructuring.
• Teams’ enablement, governance, and adoption experience.
• Intune/Endpoint Manager deployment, Autopilot, device compliance.
• M365 Enterprise Apps rollout

Azure Experience

• Azure landing zone or core infrastructure delivery.
• Azure networking: VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, hub‑and‑spoke.

Project Management Skills

• Delivery of large, multi‑site, multi‑phase cloud projects.
• Excellent planning, RAID management, dependency mapping.
• Cutover planning and execution experience.
• Strong partner management (SI, MSP, CSP).
• Prince2, Agile, or hybrid delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Healthcare or clinically regulated environment experience.
• Knowledge of AI/Copilot enablement and data readiness.
• Understanding of Microsoft licensing.
• Experience of Monday.com PPM tooling.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate in fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Structured, detail‑driven approach to planning and execution.
• Risk‑aware mindset with strong governance discipline.
• Ability to simplify technical information for business audiences.

Qualifications

• Prince2 Practitioner, APM, or similar (desired).
• Microsoft certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑900, MS‑102, MD‑102) – beneficial.
• Demonstrable delivery track record in enterprise cloud projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package – £50,000 – £60,000pa DOE
• The opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance business operations and support organisational growth.
• Access to professional development opportunities in business systems and project management.
• A collaborative and mission‑driven work environment.

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