Project Lead

Job Description

 

What will the interview process be like?

• First stage: A casual 15–20 minute call to get to know you and your experience, and to talk about Nolan and the opportunity we have for you.
• Second stage: A competency-based task will be given to you to complete in a set time frame, so we can see your abilities and way of working.
• Third stage: A more formal face-to-face interview to discuss the job responsibilities and how you fit the job role.

 

Responsibilities (ERP Project):

• Coordinate and manage multiple implementation projects at the same time (including but not limited to implementations, upgrades, and new installations)
• Champion and adhere to the organisation's implementation methodology and approach
• Lead project kick-off sessions to confirm business and functional requirements definition, prioritisation of requirements and scope definition, ensuring the scope, budget and timeline are clearly understood
• Assist customers in the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of ERP project implementation
• Play the primary day-to-day management liaison between clients and Nolan resources on all assigned engagements
• Plan, organise, lead, and monitor the activities of the project team and resources
• Lead project team meetings, both internally and with the customer
• Maintain overall control of the project scope, budget, and schedule
• Manage project risks and escalate any issues
• Monitor all timesheet and expense reporting activities for all resources engaged in the project
• Manage client expectations and maintain communication throughout the course of the project
• Provide routine status reports and dashboards as to the progress and health of each project and address issues or concerns when appropriate
• Manage client variations and changes to project scope of deliverables, time, quality, costs, and resources, and ensure that change controls and project governance procedures are adhered to
• Take ownership of project success by proactively directing, mentoring, and coaching as needed to raise the bar on project delivery quality

 

Responsibilities (Agile Scrum)

• Primary point of contact for the product backlog - responsible for bridging the gap between the customer, business, and development teams
• Lead the business stakeholders meeting to develop an agreed set of Sprint priorities, ensuring requirements (user stories) are appropriately detailed with accompanying acceptance criteria
• Participation in the Sprint planning session to answer questions and clarify any unclear requirements
• Primary point of contact to unblock any issues with requirements during the development Sprint
• Attend Sprint review and validate the requirements have been met and can be released and marked as completed

 

Skills and Competencies – Essential:

• Extensive experience in full life cycle ERP/NetSuite implementations
• Considerable project management experience with a background in professional services and consulting
• Experience of managing large scale projects
• Good knowledge of Scrum and agile methodologies
• Strong time management skills. You will have multiple priorities to focus on in a week that often changes based on customer demands
• Professional presence and demeanour in both communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable with leading meetings/steering groups
• Excellent work ethic and the ability to work autonomously
• Ability to build strong working relationships quickly and effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with challenge and push-back
• Positive service mentality and care for the client experience
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project to plan and track projects
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including use of Teams and SharePoint for collaboration
• Flexibility to work, with the ability to travel to customer site in Leeds for meetings twice per month

 

Skills and Competencies – Desirable:

• Project Management (PMP, Prince2) certifications
• Product Knowledge of NetSuite CRM and ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of Dev Ops TFS for managing backlogs and requirements
• Foundation knowledge of financial processes and importance in the ERP system
• Previous knowledge of working with Cloud based applications

 

Who are Nolan Business Solutions?

Beginning in 1988 with just two developers writing code, we now have over 50 people across our UK and USA offices, and are accredited Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution providers – we certainly have come a long way!

Providing businesses with software solutions, we specialise in new system implementations and utilise our experienced development team to solve the business problems other ERP solution providers shy away from. By taking a consultive approach from the beginning and working closely with our clients, we ensure we fully understand the needs of the business and can therefore implement a solution that adds real value, to give the client a competitive advantage.

 

Why work for Nolan Business Solutions?

At Nolan Business Solutions we are driven by our company culture and core values: Quality, Respect, and Integrity.

Our values guide every decision we make to ensure we maintain the highest levels of customer service and help create an environment that is great to work within. Every employee has the opportunity to progress and feel supported in the process.

 

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Benefits of working at Nolan Business Solutions:

Industry-leading salary

Annual flexible bonus

Private medical insurance

Casual dress-code

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Annual Christmas and Summer parties

22 days holiday, increasing annually up to 25 days

Perkbox subscription (including retail discounts)

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking at our UK office

 

We pride ourselves in creating a great working culture and in helping develop our staff to meet their full potential, which is why we have our own training program.

We work to a hybrid working model with 3 days per week spent in our offices in Fleet, Hampshire and 2 days working remotely.

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