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Project Manager - Public Safety
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United Kingdom + 9 moreAll locations: United Kingdom | Ecuador | El Salvador | Equatorial Guinea | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Falkland Islands | Faroe Islands | Fiji | French Guiana
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32 days ago
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Project Manager - Public Safety
NEC Software Solutions
Role Description Within our Public Safety division, we provide mission‑critical systems to Emergency Services across the UK, leveraging our extensive System Integration experience and cutting‑edge technologies to deliver innovative, high‑value solutions that truly make a difference. We are now seeking an experienced, client‑facing Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale Control Room software implementations for our emergency services customers. As a Project Manager within NEC Public Safety, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex software implementation projects—from contract signature through go-live and into service transition. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing milestones, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations. This is a highly visible and customer‑facing position, requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across both NEC and external partners. Qualifications - Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering significant, large‑scale software implementations. - Strong understanding of project and programme management principles, tools, and methodologies. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and work calmly under pressure. - Confident user of MS Office and project management software. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly at all levels. - Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving abilities. - Highly numerate, methodical, and commercially aware, with the ability to understand and report on project budgets. - Demonstrated ability to self‑manage, take ownership, and maintain productivity in demanding environments. - Professional, approachable, and committed to delivering a positive customer experience. - Willingness to work extended hours when required to support project success. Requirements - Degree or equivalent experience. - PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project management qualification. Benefits - Single Private Medical Cover (with the option to select family cover at an additional cost). - 25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days. - 4 x basic salary life assurance cover. - A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions. - A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs. - The role offers a competitive salary.
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