At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Microsoft digital transformation projects in Higher Education and mentor the Project Management team.
- Company: Award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner with a fantastic culture.
- Benefits: Remote work, 9-day fortnight, £5k car allowance, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Genuine progression opportunities and an annual learning budget.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on projects and people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT or Digital Transformation projects within Higher Education and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background delivering Microsoft digital transformation projects within Higher Education? This is far more than a traditional PM role. Our client, an award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, is looking for someone who can successfully deliver complex programmes whilst mentoring and developing the wider Project Management team. You'll remain hands-on with delivery but also play an integral role in shaping best practice, supporting colleagues and helping drive continuous improvement across the business.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading end-to-end Microsoft digital transformation programmes from pre-sales through to successful delivery
- Managing project scope, governance, RAID logs, budgets, forecasting, reporting, change control and commercial performance
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Universities, Colleges and Higher Education institutions
- Leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams across consultants, technical specialists and client stakeholders
- Supporting pre-sales, project mobilisation and client engagement activities
- Mentoring and coaching Project Managers, sharing best practice and helping develop future talent
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT or Digital Transformation projects within Higher Education
- Experience working within a Microsoft technology environment, including: Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot
- Strong understanding of project governance, financial management, risk management, RAID, change control and stakeholder engagement
- Experience managing multiple client projects within a consultancy or professional services environment
- Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
- Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasting and profitability
- Ability to build long-term client relationships and confidently engage with senior stakeholders
- PRINCE2, APM or Agile certifications are highly desirable
Why join?
- Fully Remote Working
- Genuine Progression into Delivery Leadership
- Opportunity to Mentor & Develop the PM Team
- Work on Enterprise Microsoft Transformation Programmes
- 9-Day Fortnight (Every Other Friday Off!)
- £5k Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare, Life Assurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Annual Learning & Development Budget
- Career Development Framework
- Award-Winning Microsoft Consultancy with an Exceptional Culture
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to join a consultancy where you'll have a real impact—not just on projects, but on people—we'd love to hear from you.
Project Manager (Education) in Preston employer: 83zero
At 83zero, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our home-based Senior Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer role not only provides the flexibility to manage your own schedule but also presents ample opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing team dedicated to tackling data protection challenges. Join us in London and the South UK region, where your contributions will be valued, and your career can flourish in a supportive environment.
