Project Manager - Software Implementation - Luton - Hybrid - REF 1094a

Project Manager – Software Implementation – Luton – Hybrid – REF 1094a

Salary: Mid to late £50,0000 - commensurable with experience

Work Hours: 9am - 5.30pm - Flex

Responsibilities

Software & Systems Implementation

Qualifications: Prince2 (Training will be provided if you do not have this)

Skills

Project Management

Job Title

Project Manager

Location

Hybrid - Can report into Luton (2 days pw in the office - Flex)

Benefits

Company Shares / Car Allowance / Possible Profit Share / Bonus (Exceptional Performance) / Pension / Holidays + Banks / Free Parking

The Client

My client provides a single-source software product, delivered as a cloud service, with sophisticated customisation facilities. The software is very wide in scope, covering areas such as works management, work planning and co-ordination, quality and safety inspections, customer service management, routine maintenance, contract and contractor management, financial control, surveys and capital projects, life-cycle projections etc. with associated GIS functionality, and including mobile apps, interfaces, alerts, emails, dashboards and extensive report options.

They also offer professional services such as training, business process analysis, data migration, interfaces, bespoke reports, and system configuration, making use of the wide range of customisation facilities available.

The company is a well-established business, specialising in the development and supply of Works and Asset Management systems to local government and utility services sectors. The Company has an unrivalled reputation for the delivery of quality products and services, and a history of approaching forty years of ethical business practices and consistent profitability.

Several years ago, they became an employee-owned company. The controlling majority shareholder is a trust in which all employees have an equal share. This means that every employee is a co-owner of the company with certain ownership benefits and responsibilities.

In 2020, the Company launched a flagship cloud-based software product that they have been developing over recent years, which provides unrivalled facilities in the marketplace.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Project Manager to join their team. The responsibilities of the role include overseeing and coordinating projects, contributing to project planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, reviewing contracts and financials, monitoring project activities, encouraging the active progression of those activities by both customers and colleagues, and evaluating the overall project.

You will be involved in a wide range of IT projects, both internal and external, including the implementation of software for new customers, system and data migrations, system upgrades, the delivery of services such as training courses, as well as internal projects such as internal system improvements, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning: Prepare detailed plans for new projects, collaborate with stakeholders (internally and externally), and secure and allocate resources. Review deliverable timelines and communicate possible issues. Conduct feasibility analysis to ensure consistency with the customer’s requirements.
2. Evaluate and Monitor Progress: Establish performance indicators during the planning phase. Monitor every step of the project regarding estimates, overall plans, and deliverable deadlines, alerting colleagues if the project is at risk of not progressing according to plan.
3. Project Management: Complete all operational aspects of the Project Management procedure based on the tailored and adopted processes reviewed and approved by the Programme Manager. Coordinate with stakeholders and consultants, conduct internal meetings, produce and maintain Job Tickets, review finances, and streamline the overall workflow.
4. Create Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including schedules, resource plans, RAID Logs, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes. Prepare presentations and regular status reports.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be highly organised with first-class communication skills. You must champion the project objectives vigorously and take a diplomatic approach to challenges from various stakeholders. This role involves juggling multiple tasks and projects, so excellent time management is essential.

You will collaborate at all levels, working with team members, senior management, and business owners to move projects forward. This requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Project Management Experience: Previous Project Management experience is required.

Project Methodology: Familiarity with Prince2 methodology is preferred; training will be provided as required.

Technical Knowledge: Understanding of technical subjects and experience with software integration (APIs – Restful / SOAP) is important.

Data Analysis: Comfortable using software programs to process data and interpret results, with knowledge of MS Project, Salesforce, and Excel being advantageous.

Business Knowledge: A solid understanding of business and operational fundamentals is required, with previous experience delivering software projects.