Product Manager - NEC Housing

Join Our Team as a Product Manager for NEC Housing!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world? At NEC Software Solutions, we’re on an exhilarating journey to revolutionize the Social Housing sector. With over £8 million invested annually in our award-winning solutions, we’re dedicated to helping our customers deliver better services more effectively. Now, we’re expanding our team of Product Managers, and we want you to be a part of it!

Your Role

As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering cutting-edge products. You’ll collaborate with a specialized team to create user-friendly, streamlined processes that enhance the NEC Housing platform. Your focus will be on continual improvement, ensuring our solutions meet the challenges faced by our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to understand the legislative, regulatory, and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with specialized Product Managers to integrate components of 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 product strategy.
• Stay updated on technology advancements to keep us competitive.
• Build business cases for market uptake, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers and manage requirements effectively.
• Support the Pre-Sales/Sales team with bid responses and proposals.
• Deliver presentations for both customer and internal audiences.
• Assist in product launch activities.

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 and methodologies.
• Experience in defining product enhancements and Agile new 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.
• Proficiency in tools like Figma and JIRA.

Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid or remote work option depending on your location. You’ll be part of a dynamic team focused on exceeding customer expectations and maximizing intellectual property.

Why Join Us?

At NEC Software Solutions, we pride ourselves on offering an excellent benefits package, including:

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

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Who We Are

We’re NEC Software Solutions, part of the global tech giant NEC Corporation. Our software is making a real difference—dispatching ambulances, supporting families, and enhancing public services. Join our team of over 3,000 employees and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible!

Ready to make a lasting impact in the Housing sector? Join us now!