Full job descriptionProject 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.