Government and Housing Project Manager

NEC Software Solutions (India); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Software Implementation Project Manager to lead projects across the UK. This home-based role involves managing complex implementations for government and health clients, ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to Prince2 principles. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing public services, where you'll support pre-sales activities, manage client relationships, and drive project success. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in public sector projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Paid Holiday Options

Life Assurance

Pension Plan with Employer Contributions

Flexible Benefits

Free Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex projects.
• Prince2 qualification or experience working to this methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects successfully across various customers.
• Lead a team of implementation consultants to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Prince2 Methodology

Leadership

Public Sector Experience

Software Implementation

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

This is a Home Based role, which will require travel throughout the UK to our client sites. We are looking for an experienced Software Implementation Project Manager to work with our Government, Health, Housing, and Digital Customers. The projects involve systems implementation and consultancy covering Housing, Public Protection, Revenues and Benefits, Document Management, Health, or specific projects for Central Government (e.g., Blue Badge, HGV Charging).

Projects can vary from large to small, with each requiring a dedicated project manager acting in a supplier delivery role.

Responsibilities of a Project Manager within NEC

• Manage multiple projects successfully across various customers.
• Support pre-sales activities, including providing ITT responses, presenting NEC's implementation approach, and producing project documentation.
• Ensure the commercial proposal is sound based on previous experiences and knowledge.
• Lead a team of implementation consultants and product specialists post-contract award to deliver project outcomes.
• Plan projects and set up project organization according to Prince2 principles.
• Monitor project progress and billing, acting as the main client contact until project completion.
• Forecast and secure revenue from project milestones and billings.
• Report progress to internal stakeholders and contribute to project board meetings.

Qualifications

Essential

• Significant experience managing complex projects.
• Experience in managing Public Sector Projects.
• Prince2 qualification or experience working to this methodology.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and manage clients and third parties.
• Experience with software implementation projects in UK Public Services.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas.

Desirable

• Experience in Local Government, Housing, or Health sectors from a Supplier perspective.
• Additional Prince2 qualification.
• Experience with NEC Products.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Delivery-focused attitude.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package, including an above-average pension scheme. Benefits include private medical cover, paid holiday options, life assurance, pension plan with employer contributions, flexible benefits, and free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Other Information

• Must demonstrate right to work and travel within the UK.
• Subject to vetting, references, and health checks.
• Possible DBS check depending on role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity. Please share any accessibility needs during recruitment.

Who We Are

Part of NEC Corporation, our software supports emergency services, healthcare, transportation, and more. Join us to help improve public services worldwide and make a difference.