Project Manager - Unit4 SaaS Migration
Posted 1 day ago by Hays Technology
£650 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Summary: The role of Project Manager focuses on leading a significant digital transformation initiative for an education client, specifically overseeing the Unit4 SaaS Migration project. The position requires managing both technical and functional aspects of the migration, ensuring the modernization of core financial systems. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders and produce structured documentation for governance. This is a critical role within a flagship workstream aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of assigned workstreams within the Unit4 SaaS migration programme.
- Manage technical and functional aspects of migrating Unit4 (Agresso/Business World) from on-premises to vendor SaaS.
- Develop and maintain project artefacts including plans, RAID logs, and dashboards.
- Facilitate workshops, stand-ups, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies to keep deliverables on track.
- Produce clear documentation and structured reporting for senior leadership and governance boards.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing SaaS migration projects, including technical and functional workstreams.
- Strong understanding of financial systems and ERP processes.
- Hands-on experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso) migrations from on-premises to SaaS.
- Background in the UK Higher Education/Public Sector, with knowledge of governance and academic stakeholder management.
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: Huddersfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company We are partnering with an Education client on a major digital transformation programme. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in their Unit4 SaaS Migration-a flagship workstream within their portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a critical project that will modernise core financial systems and processes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the delivery of assigned workstreams within the Unit4 SaaS migration programme.
- Manage technical and functional aspects of migrating Unit4 (Agresso/Business World) from on-premises to vendor SaaS.
- Develop and maintain project artefacts including plans, RAID logs, and dashboards.
- Facilitate workshops, stand-ups, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies to keep deliverables on track.
- Produce clear documentation and structured reporting for senior leadership and governance boards.
What You Will Need
Must Have:
- Proven experience managing SaaS migration projects, including technical and functional workstreams.
- Strong understanding of financial systems and ERP processes.
Highly Desirable:
- Hands-on experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso) migrations from on-premises to SaaS.
- Background in the UK Higher Education/Public Sector, with knowledge of governance and academic stakeholder management.
This role is paying between £550 - £650 per day depending on IR35, and will be based 2-3 days per week in West Yorkshire.
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