Project Manager

Project Manager - Higher Education
£50,000
6 Month FTC
East Midlands (Hybrid working)

We are partnering with a large, progressive organisation to recruit a Project Manager into a growing Digital & Technology function. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver a range of digital, infrastructure, and business change projects within a complex environment.

You'll take ownership of projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned to wider organisational priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, from business case through to implementation and closure
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, RAID logs, and KPIs to track progress and risks
• Apply and champion Agile and best practice project management methodologies
• Monitor performance against timelines, budgets, and objectives, ensuring transparency and control
• Build strong relationships and manage engagement with stakeholders across the organisation
• Provide clear and concise reporting to governance forums, project boards, and senior stakeholders
• Oversee project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
• Support procurement activities and ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards

Key Skills and Experience

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment and is confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end digital, IT, or transformation projects
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks, and project governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including working with senior leaders
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams to deliver high-quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Desirable:

• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP)
• Experience within higher education or large, complex organisations

If you're a delivery-focused Project Manager looking for your next challenge within a dynamic and evolving organisation, please apply using the link provided.