Director, Professional Services (Education)

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and hands on Director of Professional Services to build and scale a world-class implementation and onboarding organisation.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll own the full customer journey from contract signature through to go live, ensuring customers realise value quickly and effectively. You’ll lead a growing team, own the Professional Services P&L, and drive the transformation of our delivery model through AI, automation, and scalable frameworks.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and grow a high performing team of implementation managers and consultants
  • Own and manage the Professional Services P&L, including revenue, utilisation, and margins
  • Deliver complex, enterprise-scale implementations on time and to a high standard
  • Build strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Partner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to deliver a seamless customer experience
  • Design and implement scalable onboarding methodologies and delivery frameworks
  • Drive innovation through AI, automation, and digital-first delivery approaches
  • Lead the global scaling of Professional Services, including operating models and tooling

What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years’ experience in Professional Services, implementation, or consulting within SaaS or technology
  • 3+ years’ leadership experience managing teams in high-growth environments
  • Proven experience owning or influencing a Professional Services P&L
  • Strong track record delivering complex SaaS implementations
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence
  • Experience driving transformation, including automation or technology adoption
  • Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to performance and decision-making

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Education or EdTech
  • Background in management consulting or enterprise software delivery
  • Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar)

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to build and scale a global function from the ground up
  • High growth environment with real impact and ownership
  • Work at the forefront of AI driven transformation in Professional Services
  • Collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking culture

Please note:

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Job Details

Company
IRIS
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
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