Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

MANCHESTER - HYBRID

6 MONTHS

£550-£650 p/d INSIDE IR35

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of the boundary systems and integration workstream for one of our clients in the higher education sector. The role will be accountable for ensuring that all client-side technical activities are identified, planned, resourced and delivered effectively and that they align with the wider programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Boundary Systems & Integrations workstream.
• Coordinate and matrix manage multiple technical and functional resources.
• Ensure boundary application activities are properly planned, resourced, and tracked through to completion.
• Oversee delivery of University-side activities to support integrations (Boomi).
• Work in partnership with thetesting teams to ensure effective planning and execution of System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies across integration and boundary system changes.
• Provide clear, evidence-based progress updates and assurance to the IT Programme Delivery Lead and senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering ERP-to-Cloud migration projects (Oracle Cloud Fusion experience desirable, though not essential).
• Strong track record in managing systems integration and application change.
• Excellent ability to matrix manage technical and functional resources across teams and suppliers.
• Strong skills in project planning, RAID management, and delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Boomi or other integration platforms.
• Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Understanding of Higher Education or similarly complex organisational environments.