Senior Project Manager - Applications

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a driven Senior Project Manager to oversee critical software implementation projects. This role demands a hands-on leader skilled in Waterfall methodologies, capable of managing diverse teams and engaging stakeholders effectively. You'll ensure successful project delivery from planning through to data migration and testing, all while maintaining alignment with business objectives. The company offers a supportive environment, focusing on your career development and well-being, making it a fantastic opportunity for growth in your project management career.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Discounted Health Insurance

Career Development Programs

Recognition and Rewards for High Performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management using Waterfall methodologies.
• Hands-on experience delivering packaged software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of packaged software implementation.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and risks.

Skills

Project Management

Waterfall Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Data Migration

System Integration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a critical packaged software implementation, including system integration, testing, and data migration. If you're a hands-on leader with a strong delivery mindset and a knack for bringing people together to get things done, this role is for you.

In this role, you'll take charge of the end-to-end delivery of a packaged software implementation—from planning and execution to integration with back-end systems, testing, and data migration. Using a Waterfall approach, you’ll manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring everything stays on track and aligned with business objectives.

You’ll lead a cross-functional team of internal staff, contractors, and third-party vendors, fostering collaboration and accountability. At the same time, you’ll engage regularly with stakeholders, keeping them informed, aligned, and confident in the path forward.

Qualifications

Proven experience in project management using Waterfall methodologies

Hands-on experience delivering packaged software implementations, including system integration, data migration, and testing

Ability to lead diverse delivery teams and drive outcomes independently

Strong stakeholder relationship management capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and reporting skills

Confident, organised, and proactive in problem-solving

Has experience in transformation programs before and was involved all the way to go-live.

Additional Information

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

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Work rights and background checks :

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks