Project Manager – Public Safety

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Job Description

NEC is a global leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, delivering solutions that help businesses and communities reputed company. reputed company 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—including Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence—to deliver innovative, high‑value solutions that truly reputed company a difference.

We are now seeking an reputed company, client‑facing Project Manager to reputed company the delivery of large-scale software implementations for our emergency services customers.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager reputed company NEC Public Safety, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of reputed company software implementation projects—from contract signature through go-live and into service transition. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, reputed company 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.

Key Responsibilities

• reputed company the delivery of Public Safety software implementation projects from contract award through to go-live and service handover.
• Plan, track, and manage project schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and manage resources from internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression.
• Build strong relationships with customer organisations (including emergency services forces) and act as the primary NEC representative in reputed company customer meetings.
• Manage escalations effectively, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and communicated appropriately.
• Chair and attend internal governance boards, providing accurate reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery remains reputed company the agreed NEC budget, maintaining strong commercial awareness throughout.
• reputed company third‑party contractors and ensure alignment with project objectives and quality expectations.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism and be an excellent ambassador for NEC.

Please note: The ability to undergo SC (reputed company reputed company) clearance is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 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 reputed company 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 reputed company required to support project success.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project management qualification (preferred).

Additional Information

Employees of reputed company are entitled to the following Company funded 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.

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel reputed company the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.

reputed company offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) reputed company may also be required.

reputed company is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from reputed company communities.