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We are seeking an experienced and engaging Project Management Team Lead to join our Professional Services team with our client in the Education division on a 12-month maternity cover contract.You'll lead a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering end-to-end implementation projects for schools, trusts and educational organisations across the UK.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Leading and coaching a team of 6 Project Managers to deliver high-quality project outcomes</li><li>Running team meetings, performance reviews and setting clear quarterly objectives</li><li>Managing project risks, customer escalations and resource planning</li><li>Collaborating with wider functions including Training, Implementation and Finance</li><li>Driving customer success and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Proven experience in project management and leading small teams</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail</li><li>A collaborative, motivational and customer-focused approach</li></ul>Why IRIS?Our client is one of the UK's largest private software companies. Their solutions power over 24,000 schools and educational institutions. Join them in shaping the future of education through smart, people-led project delivery.

Project Management Team Lead (12 Month FTC)

Manchester/Leeds/Slough/Grimsby (Hybrid)Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsPermanent full timeLead a team. Drive transformation. Deliver excellence.Our client are on a mission to simplify the lives of professionals in schools, payroll, HR and finance. They're now hiring a Professional Services Manager to lead their Education Project Management team through the successful delivery of multi-product, high-impact projects across the UK.As a key member of the Professional Services leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, championing customer satisfaction, and leading continuous improvement in project delivery.What You'll Do<ul><li>Lead and grow a team of Project Managers and Coordinators</li><li>Oversee complex implementations across education, payroll, and HR</li><li>Embed best practice frameworks and Ways of Working (WOW)</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Product</li><li>Drive revenue delivery, margin management and project forecasting</li></ul>What You'll Bring<ul><li>Experience in Professional Services / Project Management</li><li>Proven success in leading project delivery teams, ideally in SaaS or education tech</li><li>Experience delivering multiple projects across HR, payroll, or education software</li><li>Strategic thinking and commercial acumen</li><li>Inspirational leadership and exceptional stakeholder management skills</li></ul>Why our client?With over 120,000 customers, 850,000 employees managed through our HR platforms, and millions of parents engaged via our education solutions, our client helps organisations get it right first time, every time. Backed by Hg Capital, they are growing fast with innovation, purpose and customer success at their core.Ready to lead the way in Education project delivery?Please note:We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Professional Services Manager - Education Project Management

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Project Management Team Lead (12 Month FTC)

Professional Services Manager - Education Project Management