NEC Software Solutions (NECSWS) is hiring a Software Implementation Project Manager. In this role, you will manage multiple software implementation projects for our Government, Health, and Housing customers, acting in a supplier-delivery capacity. You will lead projects from pre-sales support through to final delivery, coordinating internal teams and traveling throughout the UK to client sites.
What You'll Do
- Successfully manage multiple software implementation projects across a diverse customer base.
- Support pre-sales activities by contributing to ITT responses, presenting methodology, producing documentation, and advising on commercial viability.
- Post-contract, lead project delivery by coordinating implementation consultants and product specialists.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to initiate and plan projects in line with PRINCE2 principles, establishing governance and project structures.
- Act as the primary client contact throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring effective communication and expectation management.
- Monitor and control project progress, budget, and billing activities, including milestone tracking, forecasting, and revenue assurance.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation including plans, logs, reports, presentations, and governance records.
- Lead and participate in client-facing meetings such as project kick-offs, checkpoints, and steering boards.
- Report regularly to internal stakeholders and senior leadership on progress, performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversee work package management, task allocation, and third-party supplier coordination.
- Analyse key delivery metrics and implement continuous improvement measures.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in managing complex software projects.
- Experience as a Project Manager within the Public Sector managing software projects.
- PRINCE2 Qualified or experience working to this methodology.
- High levels of accountability with the ability to lead and motivate internal project teams, clients, and third parties.
- Ability to work in a commercially astute way, making considered decisions based on facts and commercial perspective.
- Experience managing software implementation projects from either a client or supplier perspective into the UK Public Services.
- Able and willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
- Proficient user in MS Project.
- Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills.
- Experience managing budgets, revenue, and project margins.
- Detail oriented with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Experience managing multiple project teams at the same time.
- Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Local Government, Housing, or Health Experience from a Supplier Perspective.
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Nice to Have
- PRINCE2 Qualified.
- Understand Waterfall and Agile principles.
- Experience with NEC (nee Northgate) Products or similar Housing software.
- Familiarity with software tools for project tracking such as Jira, MS Project, DevOps, or similar.
Technical Stack
- MS Project
- Jira
- DevOps
Benefits & Compensation
- Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost).
- 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell.
- 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost).
- A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%.
- A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs.
- All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in the UK, requiring travel to client sites.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
