Project Manager

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major digital transformation programme.

The project will implement a new SaaS platform, replacing legacy records, curriculum management and finance systems with a single integrated solution. This is a significant business change programme focused on standardising processes and supporting organisational transformation across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery across multiple project workstreams.
• Maintain project plans, governance documentation, reporting, risks and issues.
• Coordinate business change, testing, implementation and transition activities.
• Support stakeholders through organisational and cultural change.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Work closely with the implementation partner to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Support programme governance, decision-making and issue resolution.

About You

• Proven experience delivering complex business and technology change projects.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading organisational change and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable working in a digital transformation environment without being a technical systems specialist.
• Experience managing external suppliers and implementation partners.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• SaaS implementation experience is desirable.
• Higher Education experience is highly desirable.
• PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile, Prosci or similar qualifications would be advantageous.

Contract Details

• Temporary contract expected to run until October 2028.
• Hybrid working with an expectation of 2-3 days per week on-site in Winchester.

Please contact Reed Southampton for further details or click 'Apply' today for immediate consideration.