We’ve been instructed by a Southwest based Local Authority to work on a Systems Development Manager position, looking to start as soon as possible. Please see the details listed below:
Job Title: Systems Development Manager
Start: August 2024
Duration: 14 months
Set-up: Remote working with one day on site per month
Rate: £550 per day via Umbrella Company (Inside IR35)
Job details
The NEC Systems Analyst will work closely with various stakeholders, including business users, module leads, Housing Management IT, external vendors, and NEC to ensure the system meets the local authority’s requirements and is delivered on time and within budget
This opportunity is suitable for home working with one or two monthly visits to Swindon required. This is a project for 14 months, with an anticipated go live date of Nov 2025
Key Responsibilities
System Implementation:
o Lead the solution design, parameter design and configuration of the NEC Housing system, ensuring it is configured to meet the specific needs of the local authority and module leads
o Lead the mapping of legacy (Capita) data to NEC data
o Support the council IT team’s build activity by advising on build steps and actions
o Conduct detailed analysis of current, module specific, processes to identify requirements and areas for improvement
o Support SBC business users and module leads during NEC-led workshops, challenging appropriately and providing the benefit of your experience of similar implementations
Stakeholder Engagement:
o Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including business users, housing management teams, IT, NEC consultants and external vendors
o Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure all parties are informed and engaged in the implementation process
o Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, risks, and issues
Technical Analysis:
o Perform detailed technical analysis to understand the business needs and ensure the system meets them
o Provide guidance and advice on solution design and module specific good practice. Develop proposals and presentations to help guide the business to sound decisions
o Resolve any technical and functional issues that arise during the implementation process
o Support system testing and quality assurance to ensure the system meets all functional and technical requirements
Training and Support:
o Develop and deliver coaching and training for end-users to ensure they are proficient in using the new system
o Provide support and troubleshooting during the project and post-go live phase
o Create comprehensive documentation, including user manuals and technical guides
Relevant Experience
o Full system lifecycle
o Large project implementations of Housing Management Systems
o Social Housing
o Local Authorities
o Northgate/NEC Housing
o Deep experience of the following Northgate/NEC modules
o Housing Advice
o Allocations
o Planned Maintenance
o Assets
o Assets Asbestos
o Risk Management
o Component Accounting
o CRM
o Customer Services
o Data Warehouse
o Dashboards - Allocations
o Dashboards - Homelessness
o Dashboards - Compliance
o Asset Performance
o Organisation Portal
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