James Adams

About the Company

Hello, we are James Adams. Your technology, change, and digital recruitment partner covering the UK & Europe.

We are passionate about people and put our customer's experience at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that each individual we work with is different. Which is why we look to provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs.

We are experts in recruiting for technology, change and digital talent across the UK & Europe. We cover the following specialisms on a permanent or interim/contract basis.

- Cloud and Infrastructure
- Info Sec
- Data Analytics, Science and Insight
- Software & Web Development
- Delivery & Change
- Product & User Experience
- Leadership and Management

Whether you’re a candidate looking for a new challenge or an employer looking to add to their team, we’re here to talk.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Cloud Delivery Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Cloud Delivery Manager **Role Summary** Lead end‑to‑end cloud transformation projects across public and private sectors. Own multiple programmes from initiation to go‑live, ensuring scope, risk, budget and stakeholder expectations are managed with precision. **Expectations** - Deliver Azure or hybrid‑cloud migrations, optimisation and well‑architected reviews. - Manage 2–3 projects daily (up to 7–8 peak). - Maintain structured Waterfall governance with Agile elements where beneficial. - Achieve full operational readiness before release. **Key Responsibilities** - Own project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, hand‑over. - Manage scope, risks, issues, milestones, budgets, stakeholder communication. - Coordinate internal engineering (Infrastructure, Applications, Security). - Lead customer meetings, status updates, governance reviews, presentations. - Produce RAID logs, delivery plans, readiness checkpoints, documentation. - Ensure testing, transition and operational support complete pre‑deployment. - Build client and internal team relationships. - Support continuous improvement of cloud delivery processes and standards. **Required Skills** - Proven delivery of public/private cloud infrastructure projects. - Strong Waterfall project management with Agile practices. - Excellent organisational, multi‑tasking and prioritisation. - Clear communication for technical and non‑technical audiences. - Client‑facing delivery experience. - Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS. **Required Education & Certifications** - PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP (required). - Agile certification (desired). - Azure/AWS cloud certification (advantageous). - Eligible for SC Clearance.

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

19-12-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

HR Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Job Title: HR Continuous Improvement Manager Role Summary: Lead global HR process transformation to increase efficiency, standardise operations, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Expectations: - Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, risk, and colleague experience. - Scale optimized HR processes globally while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Drive adoption of HR technologies and automation tools. Key Responsibilities: - Lead HR transformation projects using recognized process‑improvement and change‑management methodologies. - Design, document, and optimise HR processes in partnership with HR, continuous improvement, and business stakeholders. - Standardise and scale HR processes globally, ensuring compliance with regional labor laws. - Measure, analyse, and communicate the impact of changes on operational performance. - Support delivery of HR technology and data strategy initiatives. - Maintain a continuous‑improvement framework for HR operations. - Partner with compliance teams on labor‑law implications across regions. - Facilitate workshops and engage global stakeholders to validate process designs and gather feedback. - Develop and track key metrics to assess operational performance. - Act as a change agent, conducting impact assessments and supporting broader change activities. - Drive adoption of HR technology and automation tools in partnership with IT, HRIS, and external suppliers. Required Skills: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent. - At least 5 years’ experience in HR process design or transformation in a global setting. - Proven track record leading large‑scale, global change projects. - Strong analytical and project‑management capabilities. - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across all levels. - Solid understanding of HR systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow) and automation tools (e.g., RPA). - Ability to work effectively with international teams and synthesize input from diverse HR communities. - Knowledge of international HR operations and compliance. Required Education & Certifications: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). - Degree or equivalent experience in HR, business, information systems, or related field.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

22-12-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Back End Developer

Job Description

Job title: Back End Developer Role Summary: Develop and maintain backend services and desktop applications in a technology transformation environment, influencing design decisions and adopting modern architectures. Expectations: • 1+ years of commercial software development experience • Strong C#/.NET and SQL skills, with a proven ability to write clean, efficient code • Willingness to learn new languages, frameworks and technologies, especially event‑driven and microservice approaches • Adaptable to a hybrid working model and collaborative team culture. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, test and deploy backend services, APIs and desktop components. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on microservice architecture, integration and system future‑proofing. • Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and capacity planning. • Contribute to technical decision‑making, including technology selection and architecture trade‑offs. • Maintain and evolve SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance. Required Skills: • C# and .NET (core, 5 / 6/7) – essential. • SQL Server – solid understanding. • Desktop development experience (especially WPF) – plus. • Familiarity with or interest in Kafka, event‑driven development and microservices. • Strong problem‑solving skills, debugging, and unit testing. • Effective communication and teamwork. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field preferred. • Certifications in Microsoft technologies (e.g., MCSD, Azure Fundamentals) are desirable but not mandatory.

Staffordshire, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

07-01-2026

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Product Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Product Manager – B2B SaaS **Role Summary** Owns product strategy and roadmap for a core B2B SaaS platform. Shapes user experience, workflow design, and platform evolution. Drives discovery, prioritisation, and delivery across Product, Design, and Engineering teams. **Expectations** * 3+ years as Product Manager in a B2B SaaS or software organisation. * Proven record of roadmap ownership, product discovery, and feature prioritisation. * Comfortable using data, AI‑enabled products, or workflow‑heavy platforms. * User‑centric mindset with focus on intuitive, high‑quality UX. * Technical fluency to collaborate with engineers and evaluate trade‑offs. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Define and own product strategy and roadmap for key platform workflows and UX. 2. Prioritise and scope features, ensuring impactful improvements to core UX and usability. 3. Lead discovery cycles: gather feedback from users, stakeholders and market; translate insights into a clear product plan. 4. Produce clear documentation – business and functional specs, user stories, process flows. 5. Analyse workflows with data and research to identify friction and drive efficiency gains. 6. Collaborate with Product Design and Engineering to align on outcomes and maintain clarity throughout delivery. 7. Support testing, quality assurance, UAT, and validate releases before launch. 8. Monitor industry and competitor trends, using evidence to inform product investment decisions. **Required Skills** * Roadmap ownership & prioritisation * Product discovery & user‑centered research * Data‑driven analysis of workflows * Strong technical fluency for engineering collaboration * Structured problem‑solving and ruthless prioritisation * Clear written communication and documentation * Stakeholder alignment and cross‑functional leadership **Required Education & Certifications** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Optional product‑management certifications (PMP, Certified Scrum Product Owner, etc.) are welcome but not mandatory. ---

London, United kingdom

Remote

27-01-2026