** Please note this role can be homebased anywhere in the UK **

Join the Access Family and see how we make software ideas become a reality!

Our core value of Love work, Love life' has been central to our success and so we're looking for people to join us who share our passion for making things better every day, to help us become a UK top 10 Software company.

Are you ready for the challenge?

What are we all about?

At Access we love software and how technology never stays the same. It's this obsession that drives us to work closely across sectors to understand the business needs of our customers - from professional services to manufacturing to not for profits and more.

We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. That's why over 1 million users and over 10,000 organisations rely on Access software to help their organisation thrive.

It is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career through a progression IT Company with a proven record of growth, investment and stability.

About you:

You will be responsible for managing projects of all types and sizes involving the Access People Division software products and that are delivered from within the Enterprise Professional Services part of the business.

You will be expected to plan, co-ordinate and closely monitor the implementation of your project portfolio for external customers and the potential to manage internal projects too. These projects combine technical and operational natures as well as of varying lengths of duration dependent on the scale and scope, handed over from the point of sale.

In the event of projects requiring a bespoke integration or a bespoke piece of software, you will be expected to manage and deliver the requirements successfully in line with agreed plans and timescales, whilst liaising with our technical DBA and Development teams.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Have ownership of the overall project including creating plans, ensuring burn rates are monitored, days are aligned to the roll out plan and customer satisfaction is high. (95%)

• Attend weekly Project Team meetings with the customer to report on the progress of projects including the current financial situation and the customer's status. You will also discuss any risks or issues regarding the progress of the project and offer mitigation to resolve said risks.

• Ensure project milestones are adhered to by all parties by maintaining constant and consistent communication channels and ensuring that the relevant sign off documents are procured.

• Liaise with the PMO dept and ensure that any issues regarding days burnt, start and end dates, assignments and planning are communicated.

• Attend and chair Steering meetings and/or conference calls with customers and with internal stakeholders.

• Ensure all communication is fully documented and recorded and any relevant internal documentation/communication should also be recorded against the customer in line with internal project implementation methodology.

• Work closely with the New Business and Account Management Teams to ensure they have access to the best technical advice and consultancy support.

• Work closely with all other internal teams to ensure there is clear communication on all projects and where required attend internal inter-departmental meetings.

• Manage customer issues/objections through to their resolution.

• Liaise with customers in meetings, both in person or over the phone to discuss their business needs and requirements. Will be especially proficient in running remote meetings via Teams, Zoom etc.

As a well-rounded Project Manager, your Skills and Experiences likely include:

• Previous experience implementing and managing large software programmes and projects

• Having worked for a software supplier in a delivery role and been in a customer-facing role.

• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar) preferred but not essential.

• Having natural ability for customer relationship building at all levels and influencing an experienced team of implementation consultants whilst driving project solution through to successful resolution.

• Possessing commercial awareness.

• Having a level of technical ability and knowledge to be able to understand and document the proposed solution and translate that into a joined-up vision to the Customer and Consultant team.

• Providing pre-sales assistance where required to both the New Business and Account Management teams, via on site meetings, conference calls and example project documentation.

The role may include national travel that may include overnight stays.

What does Access offer you?

We are a growing software company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously! We will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference.

In addition to our standard benefits of 25 days holiday, a match contributory pension and healthcare you will get:

• A Competitive Salary.

• Giving Back/Charity days.

• Quarterly Socials.

• 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service).

At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life because we believe people can only be at their best when they can be themselves, love what they do and do what they love.

We love the fact that we're all different. Having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun. So, no matter what makes you individual, as long as you're qualified, we can't wait for your application.