Project Manager (Copilot rollout - Education)

Manchester

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Contract Project Manager - Microsoft Copilot Rollout

6-9 Months

£500 a day (Inside IR35)

Manchester (2 days on site)

Currently seeking an experienced contract Project Manager to lead a landmark, rollout of Microsoft Copilot licences across one of the UK's leading public sector institutions. Planned for delivery over 6-9 months in 2026, this programme will place the organisation at the forefront of responsible AI adoption. This is a high-profile, complex change programme that will touch every part of the organisation.

The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the rollout, working across technology, information security, legal, academic, professional services. The role combines large-scale digital deployment with strong governance, risk management, and a major user enablement and adoption agenda.It will suit a confident, delivery-focused contract Project Manager with experience of complex digital change, strong stakeholder leadership skills, and the credibility to operate at senior levels in a large organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the rollout of Microsoft Copilot licences
Ensuring appropriate controls, safeguards and governance are in place for the responsible use of AI.
Coordinating training, communications and user support to drive safe, effective and confident adoption at scale.
Working with senior stakeholders to manage risks, dependencies and delivery milestones.
Leading delivery in a complex, federated organisation with diverse user needs.

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