Project Manager

• Project Manager
• Manchester - 2 days a week on-site
• £450 - £480 per day inside IR35

Our client in Manchester is seeking an experienced  Project Manager to lead a landmark, first-of-its-kind initiative: the rollout of Microsoft Copilot licences across the business. Planned for delivery over 6–9 months in 2026, this programme will place the organisation at the forefront of responsible AI adoption in higher education and play a central role in equipping our graduates with the skills required for the future workplace.

This is a high-profile, complex change programme that will touch every part of the business. The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the rollout, working across technology, information security, legal, academic, professional services and student communities. The role combines large-scale digital deployment with strong governance, risk management, and a major user enablement and adoption agenda.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the rollout of Microsoft Copilot licences to members involved in the organisation. 
• Ensuring appropriate controls, safeguards and governance are in place for the responsible use of AI.
• Coordinating training, communications and user support to drive safe, effective and confident adoption at scale.
• Working with senior stakeholders to manage risks, dependencies and delivery milestones.
• Leading delivery in a complex, federated organisation with diverse user needs.

Essential skills and criteria:

• Project management including definition, planning, risk and issue management, change control, resource management and reporting
• Strong track record of delivering projects in a complex governance environment
• Stakeholder management of senior stakeholders   
• The ability to do analysis of complex problems and formulation of innovative, simple and effective solutions
• Any qualifications such as PRINCE2, Change Management, Project Management would be welcome