Job Description
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day today delivery, management and reporting of customer focused cloud application migration projects, internal Cyber Service & Technology roadmap projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Development and maintenance of project documentation including PIDs, plans, governance documents, progress & highlight reports, etc.
- Management of project resources in a matrix environment.
- Identifying and managing project risks and issues, including appropriate mitigation planning.
- Reporting on the status, progress against milestones, issues, risks, and budget.
- Managing project related Change requests.
- Liaison with customers, partners, third party suppliers and internal stakeholders as required.
- Adhering to NECSWS corporate policy and procedures with regard to the delivery process.
- 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.
- Manage relevant procurement activity for the project where required and work with presales.
- In conjunction with appropriate account resources, manage any commercial issues as a result of changes in project deliverables or scope identified throughout the transition or project management process, internally within NECSWS and with the customer and any third party organisations.
- Obtain sign-off from the customer at appropriate stages of the project delivery.
- Seek to enhance the NECSWS Project Management Processes by participating in continuous improvement initiatives, updating processes and documentation as appropriate.
- Behave in ways that actively contribute to the long-term strategic objectives of NECSWS.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Excellent Project Management experience particularly in relation to applications cloud migration & hosting, SAAS and technology upgrades
- Previous experience of working on Post Merger and Integration projects is desirable
- Able to plan, organise and control all aspects of project delivery
- Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate a cross functional virtual or matrix project teams
- Good technical knowledge and have ability to understand and communicate technical solution details to both technical and non-technical audiences
- High Level of personal resilience
- Ability to work in a fast pace, deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
- Strong presentation skills and ability to present to external customers and partners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility around business travel
- Power-user of office automation applications (Such as Word, Excel, MS Project)
Desired Knowledge and Experience
- Prince 2 & 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.
