SaaS Migration Project Manager (Education Services)

Duration: 6 - 12 months

Day Rate: Negotiable day rate (Inside IR35)

Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid - ideally 1 day per week on-site

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a SaaS migration within an education services environment. This role will focus on transitioning legacy systems to a modern SaaS platform, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery across schools, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a SaaS migration programme, from planning through to implementation and post-go-live support
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate with internal teams, education stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
• Oversee data migration, system integration, and user adoption activities
• Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and governance standards (e.g. GDPR)
• Manage project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication at all levels
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and blockers throughout the project lifecycle
• Support change management, including training and communications for end users
• Ensure the solution meets the operational needs of education services (e.g. schools, SEND, admissions, or MIS systems)

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering SaaS migration or cloud transformation projects
• Strong background in project management within education, local authority, or public sector environments
• Experience working with education systems (e.g. MIS, SEND platforms, or similar)
• Demonstrable experience managing third-party suppliers and technical teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of data migration, integration, and system implementation
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and working within regulated environments
• Relevant project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) desirable

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within UK local authorities or education services
• Familiarity with platforms such as Capita, Civica, or other education SaaS providers
• Experience delivering projects in a hybrid or flexible working environment

If this is of interest, and you have the relevant experience, please apply today!