Product Manager - NEC Housing

Join Our Team at NEC Software Solutions!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world? At NEC Software Solutions, we’re on an exhilarating journey to transform the Social Housing sector, and we want you to be a part of it!

Note: Hybrid or remote work options are available, depending on your location.

Your Role as a Product Manager

As a Product Manager for NEC Housing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative products that empower our customers to provide better services more effectively. With over £8 million invested annually in our award-winning solutions, this is your chance to contribute to something truly impactful!

We’re expanding our team of Product Managers to elevate our platform to new heights. You’ll collaborate with a specialized team to create user-friendly, streamlined processes that meet the evolving needs of the Social Housing sector.

What You'll Do

• Conduct market research to understand the legislative, regulatory, and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with specialized Product Managers to enhance the NEC Housing platform.
• Engage with customers through co-design workshops and User Group sessions to gather insights.
• Define customer business needs and align them with our product strategy.
• Stay updated on the latest technology trends to keep us competitive.
• Build business cases for market uptake, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Manage requirements with third-party suppliers and systems integrators.
• Support the team in defining and maintaining the product roadmap.
• Assist the Pre-Sales/Sales team with bid responses and proposals.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure a strong understanding of end-to-end processes.
• Produce and deliver engaging presentations for customers and internal audiences.
• Support product launch activities.

This is your opportunity to shape NEC Housing products and guide customers toward best practices. Future growth and progression within the Product Team or the wider business await the right candidate. Join us and make a lasting impact in the Housing sector!

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience in UK Social Housing, either as a customer or software solution provider.
• Strong knowledge of project life-cycle methodologies and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in defining product enhancements, UI/UX design, and Agile product development.
• Familiarity with housing management systems or related software.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven ability to build relationships and understand client perspectives.
• Effective time management and resource allocation skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Full, valid UK/EC driving license for travel.
• Experience in end-to-end product life cycle management.
• Experience designing digital solutions for the social housing sector, including mobile apps and web platforms.
• Proficiency in tools like Figma and JIRA.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for employees (with options to add family members).
• 25 days of paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE).
• 4x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with options to increase cover).
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%.
• A selection of flexible benefits tailored to your individual needs.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses available.

Additional Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references, and occupational health checks.
• A Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required, depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive experience for all candidates.

Who We Are

At NEC Software Solutions, part of the global tech giant NEC Corporation, our software is making a difference every day. From dispatching ambulances to supporting families and keeping public services running smoothly, we’re at the forefront of innovation.

Join our team of over 3,000 employees and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, we can make a world of difference!

We’d love your help, and we’ll support you every step of the way.