IT Project Manager

Panoramic Associates Limted; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for contract roles within Multi Academy Trusts across the UK. The role involves managing cloud migrations, data integration, and cyber security improvements. Candidates should have proven experience in IT infrastructure projects and strong stakeholder management skills. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to significant educational initiatives while driving technical detail in various projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex IT infrastructure or cloud projects.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders – from IT teams to Trust leaders.
• Technical credibility – able to engage with engineers and suppliers.
• Ideally, experience within education (Multi Academy Trusts/Universities or schools).

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud migrations for Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Oversee data and systems integration across multiple schools.
• Drive process automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead improvements in cyber security and compliance.
• Upgrade infrastructure and networks across multi-site environments.

Skills

IT infrastructure project delivery

Cloud migrations

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Technical credibility

Job description

Contract IT Project Manager – Multi Academy Trust Projects

Currently on the lookout for experienced IT Project Managers for upcoming contract roles within Multi Academy Trusts across the UK.

These projects will suit technically-minded PMs who can bridge the gap between strategy and delivery, not just managing timelines, but driving the technical detail too.

Projects include:

• Cloud migrations (Microsoft 365 / Azure)
• Data and systems integration across multiple schools
• Process automation & digital transformation initiatives
• Cyber security and compliance improvements (GDPR, DfE standards)
• Infrastructure and network upgrades across multi-site environments

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex IT infrastructure or cloud projects
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders – from IT teams to Trust leaders
• Technical credibility – able to engage with engineers and suppliers
• Ideally, experience within education (Multi Academy Trusts/Universities or schools)

If you’re an IT Project Manager available for contract work and interested in upcoming Multi Academy Trust projects, I love to hear from you.