NEC Software Solutions is hiring a
Cloud Project Manager

Summary

Join us and make a difference in the world! The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery, management, and reporting of customer-focused cloud application migration projects.

Requirements

• 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)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prince 2 & ITIL Service Management accreditation
• Sound understanding of technology solutions and their application within government and corporate marketplace

Benefits

• 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