At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the implementation of a new Student Record System and manage key project meetings.
- Company: Join a well-established university with a focus on innovation and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for contract extension, and valuable experience in higher education.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and develop your project management skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing complex projects in a dynamic educational environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile, Scrum, and Prince2; higher education sector experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Join to apply for the Project Manager (Student Record System Experience) role at Michael Page. The role is OUTSIDE IR35. My client is a well-established university seeking an experienced Project Manager. The role involves implementing a new Student Record System. It is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Your New Role:
- Manage the client’s capabilities as projects.
- Set up and lead key meetings such as stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure smooth kickoff, alignment sessions, and workshops.
- Collaborate with SMEs and core team members to ensure timely, budgeted, and high-quality deliverables.
- Work with Business Analysts to follow the adopt not adapt principle, mapping requirements as needed.
- Assist the existing Project and Programme Managers in following the overall implementation plan, setting up work packages in JIRA, and communicating issues.
- Resolve issues at ground level with stakeholders.
- Present updates and reports at the monthly programme board and stakeholder briefings.
Responsibilities include:
- Governance Compliance
- Communication and Reporting
- Risk and Issue Management
- Workshop and Meeting Facilitation
- Financial Tracking and Budgeting
- Change Management
Profile Success Factors:
Must haves:
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Prince2 qualifications.
- Higher Education sector experience.
- Experience managing long-term, complex transformation programmes.
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proactive risk and issue mitigation skills.
- Empathy towards SMEs and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of change and cultural change management.
- Experience working with cross-functional subject matter experts.
- Experience in fast-paced environments with technical suppliers.
Should haves:
- Knowledge of core student record systems like SITS and Banner.
- Technical implementation experience with systems like Agresso.
Job Offer Benefits:
- 6-month contract with potential extension.
Project Manager (Student Record System Experience) employer: Michael Page Sales
Michael Page is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the higher education sector. As a Project Manager, you will benefit from competitive pay, a supportive culture that values professional growth, and the opportunity to lead transformative projects that make a real impact on student experiences. With a focus on Agile methodologies and a commitment to employee development, this role provides a unique chance to enhance your skills while working alongside dedicated professionals in a prestigious university setting.
