Project Manager (Higher Education)

Project Manager - SaaS Implementation (SaaS Student Residences System) Contract: 6 months initially Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £500 per day IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The Opportunity 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. Key Responsibilities 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 About You 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