Job description
Project Manager - Enterprise Software Deployment
Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Flexible, UK Based (remote working with frequent trips across HALO international programmes)
Salary: c£45,000 dependent upon experience
About HALO:
The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO). For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.
HALO is known for its work to clear landmines, but we also lead on dealing with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, and we educate communities to keep them safe. In addition, we build safe arms stores and systems for securing guns. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 12,000 staff in 30 countries and territories.
About the role:
Are you passionate about how technology can make a difference in efficient and effective operations? This is your chance to join a close-knit team making a real difference. The HALO Trust, a sector-leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our team.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Software deployment Project Manager to lead and oversee complex software implementation projects in HALO programmes globally. This role demands strong project management expertise, technical acumen and exceptional cross-cultural communication skills. You will manage end-to-end deployment processes, ensuring seamless integration and delivering high-quality solutions that align with HALO and programme requirements.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Implement Enterprise systems and manage go-live operation.
- Manage Stakeholders across HALO’s International and National employee base.
- Ensure system configuration aligns with defined HALO design.
- Oversee intergration with other HALO systems where relevant.
- Provide support to your teammates, as well as colleagues in other departments.
- Think outside the box and propose innovative solutions to improve our systems.
- Any other duties allocated by the line manager or senior management following consultation with the post holder
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and deliver enterprise software deployment projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and align software implementation strategies accordingly.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, consultants, and technical support, to ensure smooth project execution.
- Manage risk and resolve issues proactively, maintaining project continuity and minimizing disruptions.
- Oversee the creation of detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure transparency and alignment across stakeholders.
- Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to clients and internal leadership.
- Facilitate international software rollouts, accounting for varying regulatory, cultural, and technical requirements.
- Foster strong relationships with vendors and internal clients, ensuring their satisfaction and ongoing partnership throughout the deployment lifecycle.
Who we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in Enterprise Software implementation, with extensive experience in managing large-scale deployments.
- Demonstrated success in managing International projects and working across diverse cultural environments.
- Strong technical understanding of enterprise software, cloud solutions, and integrations.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, develop creative solutions, and drive decisions effectively.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello etc).
- Enjoys technology and is curious to learn.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships cross-Functionally
- Is a team player with a can-do attitude.
- Remains calm and collected under pressure.
- Is willing to travel at relatively short notice and spend extended time in non-home-based locations.
Desirable skills/experience:
SaaS Platform deployments
Multi-National stakeholder management
International travel and long-term deployments
Software systems integrations and Enterprise Architecture experience
Salary c£45,000 dependent upon experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory Life Assurance (3 x salary)
Private medical health cover
Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas
Workplace Pension with up to 5% contributions matched by HALO
Occupational Health services including physiotherapy support and counselling support
Flexible working policy
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
To apply:
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by Wednesday 21st May 2025.
We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
