Job Description

Project Manager - Systems Implementation

Contract: 18-month Fixed Term

Location: Hybrid Glasgow (2/3 days weekly)

Salary: £43 – £50k

A forward-thinking public sector & educational organisation is seeking a skilled and motivated project manager, to oversee the successful delivery of a major systems implementation.

Experience we are looking for:

• Strong PM experience
• History of overseeing a full systems implementation from scoping to completion
• Risk mitigation / management
• Deep understanding of regulatory & publicly funded environments
• Awareness of general procurement standards / practices beneficial
• A commercial awareness from a sales perspective

In this role, you will:

• Lead the scoping and procurement phases, ensuring clear system requirements and a detailed product specification are in place.
• Support the Project Team in identifying key success measures and develop a project plan that enables effective progress tracking.
• Manage and document the project plan, ensuring governance, audit, and KPI requirements are met and reported to relevant oversight committees.
• Oversee supplier contracts, ensuring the allocation of consultancy time and support commitments match project needs and timelines.
• Challenge and guide the team to review and enhance processes, ensuring optimal use of the new system.
• Coordinate detailed workshops during the configuration stage, ensuring alignment with institutional requirements and a clear understanding among stakeholders.
• Develop the UAT framework & lead the team through data cleansing & migration stages.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and collaborative professional to lead a high-impact project from initiation to implementation, with real influence on long-term systems and working methods.

Sector specific experience within educational or public / publicly funded sectors will likely be advantageous but not required!

Our client is an equal opportunities employer & values the unique perspective a diverse workforce brings to what they do.

Please apply with CV to be considered.