NEC Lead

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Your new role
An integral role within the Technology and Transformation team, providing NEC application subject matter expertise, owning the architecture of the application, including all integrations and working with the business to maximise value.
* Play lead role in design of thehousing management solution, including ensuring that the product aligns with existing technology infrastructure, while also future proofing it for upcoming advancements.* ,Keep up to date with developments and influence the NEC development roadmap; developing the NEC roadmap for the business and feeding into the Applications Team and the business, sharing knowledge to raise awareness over new capability.
* Work closely with our organisational stakeholders to understand business plans, operational issues and required impacts/outcomes and map to the roadmap to build a pipeline for our organisation.
* Working closely with colleagues within the organisation, Project team and NEC to agree the appropriate architecture and configuration of these requirements.
* Act as SME on projects, owning solution designs and updating architecture documentation where required.
* Configuring the NEC housing management system to meet the agreed specification.
* Working closely with suppliers as appropriate, to manage and resolve identified errors and issues.
* Monitoring NEC release and upgrade functionality to identify opportunities to improve or optimise the evolving solution.
* Proactively staying ahead of sector changes and understanding the impact on the applications and changes required.
* Working closely with the Planning and Performance team to enable the delivery of the Data Strategy.

What you'll need to succeed
Achieved industry recognised computing certification / qualification (e.g. TOGAF).
* Excellent knowledge of the NEC housing management system, with previous experience implementing the system in a medium-large housing association.* Experience of delivering within a complex programme of change, aligning with the requirements of a multi-disciplinary team and strong governance structures.
* Experience of undertaking wider analysis and building roadmaps and strategies.
* Experience of creating and maintaining architecture diagrams.
* Ability to explain and present technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to advise and inform in a consultative manner and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels and departments.
* Strong self-motivation, organisational and management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload, track progress and work independently under pressure.
* Confident in challenging deadlines and suggesting alternatives.
* Thrives under pressure, prioritising impact and urgency, while maintaining customer focused mindset.
* Drives team performance effectively.
* Formulates sound recommendations based on technical expertise.
* Proficient in meticulous documentation.
* Skilled in developing others' competencies.

What you'll get in return

• Access to Brilliant Benefits - online portal offering discounts with many big brands
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 days after qualifying service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Access to the health cash plan, providing you with financial contributions towards a range of medical services including opticians, dentists or physiotherapists, and providing access to an online 24/7 GP and prescription service
• Company Pension Scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions
• Life cover
• Opportunities for progression, training and development
• A range of voluntary and salary sacrifice benefits
• Opportunity to round down your pennies to give to charity - Charity Pennies

What you need to do now

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