Sr. Project Manager

Kaplan, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services company in London is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee transformation and integration projects across various systems. In this 12-month fixed-term contract role, you'll deliver projects on time and within budget while enhancing the student experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in managing technology projects, with qualifications in project management. This role comes with a competitive salary and the potential for contract extension.

Benefits

Kaplan UK benefits (pro rated)

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing medium to large technology/integration projects.
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, or Scrum.
• Strong technical knowledge of platform integrations and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• End to end management of transformation and integration projects.
• Deliver implementations across Salesforce, Microsoft, and other platforms.
• Plan and manage budgets, timelines, resource allocation, risks, and governance.

Skills

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, Scrum)

Strong technical knowledge of platform integrations and data architecture

Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

5+ years' experience managing medium to large technology/integration projects

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Project Manager (12 month FTC)

Location & Department

London, United Kingdom

Information Technology - Kaplan Pathways

Join Us in Shaping the Future of International Education

At Kaplan Pathways, we support thousands of international students on their educational journey. We're looking for a delivery focused Senior Project Manager to join our Information Technology team in London on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will lead transformation and integration projects across multiple systems and platforms, contributing directly to student centred innovation.

Overview

In this role, you will lead complex integration and transformation initiatives across the Salesforce ecosystem (Marketing, Experience, Sales Cloud), the Microsoft stack (Office 365, SharePoint, Azure), and other systems. You'll be accountable for delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with Kaplan's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• End to end management of transformation and integration projects.
• Deliver implementations across Salesforce, Microsoft, and other platforms.
• Plan and manage budgets, timelines, resource allocation, risks, and governance.
• Engage and align stakeholders from IT, business leaders, and vendors.
• Lead workshops, create project artefacts, and maintain high quality reporting.
• Employ Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing medium to large technology / integration projects.
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, Scrum).
• Strong technical knowledge of platform integrations and data architecture.
• Experience across both Salesforce and Microsoft ecosystems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to higher education or international student recruitment systems.
• Familiarity with Office 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Azure.
• Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe).
• Inclusive leadership across global teams.

Contract & Salary

• Term: 12 month fixed term contract (FTC), with potential for extension.
• Salary band (London market): £65,000 - £75,000
• Kaplan UK benefits apply (pro rated).

Safeguarding & Compliance (UK)

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All contracts require appropriate DBS checks and references under the Children Act 1989.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We're proud to be an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Under the UK Equality Act and Kaplan's DEI commitments, we seek to build diverse teams and equitable opportunities.

Why This Role Matters

This is not just a project management role—it’s a mission driven opportunity to influence the student experience worldwide via technology and integration excellence. If you thrive on delivery, stakeholder engagement, and complex systems, we'd love to hear from you.