Job Description

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