NEC Project Manager

Connect2Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hackney seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of NEC system modules within the Hackney borough. You will lead multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, and drive integration from scope to go-live.

You will build and maintain project plans, implement change control, oversee RAIDD logs, and provide status updates to stakeholders and executives. Strong NEC experience and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• NEC systems project delivery experience required.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple modules in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of project delivery across multiple NEC modules from initiation through go-live.
• Manage cross-module dependencies and integration points to ensure synchronised deployment.
• Coordinate with technical leads and architects to align module configurations with business requirements.
• Build and maintain comprehensive project plans, track milestones, and implement change control.

Skills

NEC experience

Multi-module delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are currently seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to take end-to-end ownership of delivering key modules across our NEC system ecosystem.

In this role, you will lead the implementation across multiple active workstreams, keeping cross-functional teams aligned and driving technical integration from initial scope straight through to successful go-live.

Key Responsibilities

Module & Implementation Delivery

• Take end-to-end ownership of project delivery across multiple active NEC system modules from initiation through to go-live.
• Manage cross-module dependencies, technical integration points, and critical paths to ensure synchronised deployment.
• Coordinate with technical leads and system architects to align module configurations with core business requirements.

Project Governance & Planning

• Build, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans while tracking key delivery milestones across all active workstreams.
• Implement robust change control processes to manage scope changes and their impact across individual modules.
• Maintain active RAIDD logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Decisions) to identify and mitigate roadblocks early.

Stakeholder & Team Alignment

• Serve as the central point of contact for business stakeholders, external vendors, and internal technical teams.
• Provide transparent project status reporting, performance dashboards, and executive updates.
• Lead cross-functional operational working groups to drive accountability and keep individual module deliverables on schedule.

Quality & Resource Management

• Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), operational readiness checks, and formal sign-offs across each module prior to release.
• Monitor project resource allocation, budgets, and vendor deliverables against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Essential Requirements

• Hands‑on NEC Experience: Demonstrated direct experience managing and delivering NEC systems previously.
• Multi-Module Delivery: A proven track record of owning and executing multiple concurrent system modules in complex environments.

Why Join Hackney?

Working with the London Borough of Hackney means contributing directly to systems that support an inclusive, vibrant, and forward-thinking borough. Connect2Hackney provides a streamlined internal recruitment process, ensuring you are supported at every step of your engagement.