NECSWS

Government, Health, Housing, Public Protection, Revenues and Benefits, Electronic Document Management, Software as a Service

SoftwareImplementationProjectManager

United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Software Implementation Project Manager at NECSWS. Skills: Software Implementation Project Management, Public Sector Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Budget Management, Risk Management. Manage multiple software implementation projects across a diverse customer base. Support pre-sales activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful project outcomes; Delivery quality and timelines are met; Continuous improvement measures

Industry & Context.

Government, Health, Housing, Public Protection, Revenues and Benefits, Electronic Document Management, Software as a Service
Problems you'll solve

Highly analytical

Eligibility Requirements

Travel throughout the UK to our client sites, Travel throughout the UK and overseas, Eligible for UK Security Clearance, Demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK, Satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in managing complex software projects, Experience as a Project Manager within Public Sector managing software Projects, High levels of accountability with the 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 with an emphasis on Fixed Price contracts, Experience managing software implementation projects from either a client or supplier perspective into the UK Public Services, Able and willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas, Proficient user in MS Project, Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills, Experience managing budgets, revenue, and project margins, Detail oriented, organisational and multitasking abilities, Managing multiple project teams at the same time, Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Nice to Have

Prince 2 Qualified, Understand Waterfall and Agile principles, Experience with NEC (nee Northgate) Products or similar Housing software, Familiarity with software tools for project tracking such as Jira, MS Project, DevOps, or similar, Local Government, Housing or Health Experience from a Supplier Perspective

What You'll Do.

Manage multiple software implementation projects across a diverse customer base

Support pre-sales activities

Lead the delivery of projects

Coordinate implementation consultants and product specialists

Initiate and plan projects

Establish appropriate governance and project structures

Act as the primary client contact throughout the delivery lifecycle

Monitor and control project progress

and billing activities

Produce and maintain key project documentation

Lead and participate in client-facing meetings

Report regularly to internal stakeholders and senior leadership

Oversee work package management

and third-party supplier coordination

Analyse key delivery metrics

Implement continuous improvement measures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with clients and internal teams; Lead and motivate internal project teams, clients and third parties; Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Communication Scope

Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills; Effective communication; Clear updates and direction

Process & Methodology

PRINCE2 principles, Project planning, Project governance, Project structures, Project delivery lifecycle management, Project progress monitoring and control, Budget control, Billing activities, Milestone tracking, Forecasting, Revenue assurance, Project documentation, Risk management, Opportunity management, Work package management, Task allocation, Third-party supplier coordination, Waterfall principles, Agile principles

Full Job Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com NO AGENCIES PLEASE Please note - the role can be either Hybrid or Fully Remote, subject to your location The role 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, and Housing Customers. The projects we work on involve systems implementation and consultancy covering Housing, Health, Public Protection, Revenues and Benefits, Electronic Document Management and Software as as Service. Projects can be very large and require the services of a dedicated project manager but also range down to much smaller engagements which would also be allocated to a project manager, in each case acting in a supplier-delivery role. Responsibilities of a Project Manager within NEC: * Successfully manage multiple software implementation projects across a diverse customer 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. * Post-contract, lead the delivery of projects—whether as standalone engagements, part of a wider programme, or smaller phased deliverables—by coordinating implementation consultants and product 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 & presentations, and governance records. * L

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