Project Manager (SaaS) at Altum Consulting, London, £450-£550 per day

Project Manager (SaaS)

We 're supporting a leading UK-based organisation on the search for an experienced Contract Project Manager to drive delivery across a number of high-priority transformation initiatives.

This is an immediate requirement, ideal for a hands-on, delivery-focused PM who can step into a complex environment and quickly bring structure, pace, and stakeholder confidence.

The Role

• Implementation of a new SaaS-based system (including vendor selection and RFP process)
• Delivery of an internal solution within a function that has experienced previous delivery challenges
• This is a high-visibility role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to stabilise and deliver at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery (design implementation service acceptance)
• Establish and manage governance, plans, RAID logs, and reporting
• Drive stakeholder engagement, including senior stakeholders
• Support business case development
• Manage vendor selection and implementation (RFP process)
• Oversee testing phases, including UAT
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
• Bring structure, clarity, and momentum to projects that require direction

Delivery Environment

• Hybrid delivery model (Agile + Waterfall)
• Preference for a pragmatic Agile mindset (not overly process-driven)
• Use of tools such as Kanban boards
• Environment where stakeholder confidence and delivery credibility are key

What We 're Looking For

Essential

• Strong track record delivering SaaS / technology implementations
• Experience managing UAT and testing cycles
• Excellent stakeholder management, including senior stakeholders
• Ability to hit the ground running and operate autonomously

Desirable

• Life Sciences and/ or Consultancy background
• Experience in Microsoft environments (M365, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience in regulated or complex organisations
• Exposure to hybrid Agile delivery environments

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 months
• Start: Immediate
• Location: London/ remote (hybrid)
• Rate: £450 - £550 per day
• IR35: Likely Outside IR35 (pending assessment)