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Job Description*** This is a home based role depending on location ***
We are looking for an experienced technology-oriented Project Manager who will be responsible for the day today delivery, management and reporting of customer focused cloud application migration projects and internal Cyber Service & Technology roadmap projects including leading on Business Change and solution adoption
Duties & Responsibilities
- Successfully manage multiple projects across a diverse client base.
- Support pre-sales activities by contributing to ITT responses, presenting NEC Software Solutions’ implementation methodology, producing relevant documentation, and advising on commercial viability based on prior experience.
- Lead the delivery of projects—whether as standalone engagements, part of a wider internal programme, or smaller phased deliverables—by coordinating internal resources and solution specialists.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to initiate and plan projects in line with PRINCE2 principles, establishing appropriate governance and project structures.
- Act as the primary client contact throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring effective communication, expectation management, and successful project outcomes.
- Monitor and control project progress, budget, and billing activities, including milestone tracking, accurate forecasting, and revenue assurance.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation including plans, logs, reports, and governance records.
- Lead and participate in client-facing meetings such as project kick-offs, checkpoints, and steering boards, providing clear updates and direction.
- 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 to ensure delivery quality and timelines are met.
- Analyse key delivery metrics and implement continuous improvement measures where needed.
- Support the process of designing and implementing the solution by engaging with Cloud engineering, security working group and technology Architecture teams.
- Ensure smooth and successful hand-over from project to operational and support teams for the ongoing delivery of BAU service.
- Seek to enhance the NECSWS Project Management Processes by participating in continuous improvement initiatives, updating processes and documentation as appropriate.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience in managing complex hosting, cloud migration or SAAS and technology upgrade projects.
- Prince 2 Qualified or experience working to this methodology
- 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 an understanding of the facts and commercial perspective
- Able and willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas
- Proficient user in MS Project and other MS product suites
- Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills
- Experience managing budgets, revenue, and project margins.
- Detail oriented
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Managing multiple project teams at the same time.
- Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience of working on Post Merger and Integration projects is desirable
- Able to plan, organise and control all aspects of project delivery
- Good technical knowledge and have ability to understand and communicate technical solution details to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
Desired Knowledge and Experience
- ITIL Service Management accreditation
- Sound understanding of technology solutions and their application within government and corporate marketplace
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
- 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 (FTE)
- 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. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
- All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
- Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
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.
Who We Are:
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
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