IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager (Power BI & MIS Systems)

Location: West Midlands

Rate: £350-£400 per day

Contract: Interim (Minimum 3 months, with potential extension)

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a busy Further Education organisation on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of MIS, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a range of business-critical data, reporting, and systems projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong project management skills with hands-on technical expertise in reporting, data analytics, and FE funding systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Power BI dashboards and management reporting solutions.
• Manage the development and enhancement of SSRS reports.
• Support bespoke technical developments and system integrations with the EBS student records system.
• Work closely with MIS, IT, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, resources, and timelines.
• Support reporting improvements and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
• Deliver training and support to report writers and end users where required.
• Travel to other sites across the organisation as necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI development.
• Experience developing and managing SSRS reports.
• Working knowledge of EBS student records systems.
• Strong understanding of FE funding and ILR requirements.
• Experience delivering report writer training and supporting end users.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the Further Education sector.
• Experience of systems integration and data migration projects.
• Knowledge of MIS reporting environments and education data systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily rate of £350-£400 per day.
• Immediate start available.
• Initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile reporting and digital transformation projects.
• Travel across sites within the West Midlands as required.