Senior IT Project Leader (Cloud Migrations) - Contract near Zurich

A reputable client of ours is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure focused Project Leader to join their team for a 1+ year contract position near Zurich, Switzerland.

Qualified professionals will have experience with:

• Lead the end-to-end life cycle of the enterprise Kubernetes and infrastructure automation platforms

• Plan and execute application migrations to on-premises and Azure-based Kubernetes environments

• Collaborate with internal infrastructure teams, vendors, and application owners to deliver platform improvements

• Drive adoption of DevOps practices by enabling self-service, secure, and scalable platform capabilities

• Ensure platform reliability, security, performance, and compliance with regulatory standards

• Oversee automation of provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and patching activities

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and provide guidance to development and operations teams

• Continuously improve the platform based on feedback, incidents, and evolving business needs

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• University degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

• Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects including full life cycle management and cloud migration initiatives

• Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) platforms such as VMware TKGI (Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated), vSphere with Kubernetes (VKS), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKOS/AKS) is desired

• Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and automation in hybrid environments

• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and deliver complex projects using both classic and agile methodologies

• Fluency in English (verbal/written)

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) or equivalent experience required