Project Manager - HE Sector

Project Manager (HE Sector)

Rate - £400 (a day)

Location - London (Hybrid)

Duration - 6 Months (initially)

Ir35 - Outside

We're supporting a higher education client in hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact digital transformation initiatives across a large, complex organisation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in modernising services, improving user experience, and delivering technology-enabled change at scale.

The Role

You'll manage end-to-end digital and IT projects-introducing new systems, data capabilities, and user-centred digital services. Working closely with Digital/IT teams, technical specialists and third-party suppliers, you'll ensure solutions are secure, scalable and deliver genuine organisational value.

What You'll Lead

• Delivery of key digital transformation projects from business case through to go-live.
• Implementation of modern platforms, cloud solutions, and digital services.
• Stakeholder engagement across a multi-faceted public-sector environment.
• Agile/hybrid delivery to improve service performance and operational efficiency.
• Supplier management and project governance within a regulated setting.

What We're Looking For

• Strong track record delivering complex digital and IT-enabled projects.
• Experience in a higher education, or similar large-scale environment.
• Skilled in Agile or hybrid delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
• PRINCE2, MSP or similar qualification highly beneficial.

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the heart of a major digital transformation journey, helping reshape services, enhance digital maturity, and drive long-term organisational change.