Project Manager (Higher Education)

Contract: 6 months initially Location: London (Hybrid)Day Rate: £500 per day

IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an implementation of a new SaaS Student Residences System.

This is a high-impact role driving a complex transformation programme across multiple sites, working with international teams and senior stakeholders.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major transformation project
• Own and drive project plans, timelines, and key milestones
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate delivery with cross-functional teams across the UK, Europe, and North America
• Engage, influence, and manage senior stakeholders
• Ensure successful delivery against strict, non-negotiable deadlines
• Work closely with third-party vendors to deliver IT solutions

• Proven experience within Higher Education (HE) environments
• Holds a recognised Project Management or Agile certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, SAFe Scrum Master)
• Strong experience working within SAFe and Agile frameworks
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO)
• A servant leader mindset with the ability to coach Agile teams and facilitate key ceremonies
• Practical experience across Scrum, Kanban, Built-in Quality, and SAFe delivery principles
• Demonstrated ability to support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in delivering value