Project Leader

**Project Leader**

Team / Department: Software Delivery

**Location: Hybrid** - Stourport office three days a week & home working two days a week

**Job Type**: Permanent, full time

**Essential Skills & Experience**

Previous experience of managing a software implementation project / multiple projects involving internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain project plans and documentation.

Exceptional administration and planning skills.

Being able to manage multiple ERP project implementations whilst collaborating with your team to help identify priorities.

Build and maintain long lasting relationships.

Self-motivation, tenacity, influencing skills, people management, and a passion for technology are required.

Driven, detail oriented, and likes a challenge.

All applicants must hold a full driving licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience of project management tools.

Hold formal Project Management qualifications.

Familiarity of stockist and distributor software, accounts, CRM, ERP or SAP.

A basic understanding of general business processes - purchasing, stock management, sales, invoicing.

Experience with Teamwork project management software.

Opportunity Overview

Are you an enthusiastic, customer-centric Project Leader with experience in software implementation who has the skills and experience you believe will contribute to the growth of OGL Software? Then we want to hear from you

Your role will entail overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring a timely and budget-conscious delivery. You will lead meetings, meticulously plan and execute projects, monitor and document each stage, mitigate risks, address scope and any project creep, maintain comprehensive documentation, allocate resources thoughtfully, manage stakeholders, efficiently schedule both your own and the project team’s time, resolve client concerns, and ensure each project meets high standards and achieves success. Given the fast-paced nature of projects and the potential for changing requirements, adaptability and comfort in such dynamic environments are crucial.

Working closely with our customers, Implementation Consultants, Data Migration Analysts and Support teams combined with a very supportive and knowledgeable leadership team, you will have complete end to end ownership of your assigned implementation projects. Your calm drive and determination will ensure we deliver successful implementations with a focus on excellence.

The key aspects of your success will come from excellent communication, teamwork, and innovation. You will need to think on your feet and not only engage customers who want to learn more about the system, but also be able to offer advice and guidance to help customers embrace the digital transformation of their business.

It is essential to us that we get to know our customers and their business, so you will be required at times to make onsite visits during the course of a project to ensure successful collaboration.

If you have the drive to self-learn, with a desire to become the go-to expert on how software solutions can support business growth and transformation, then this is the perfect opportunity

So that’s what we are looking for, but why work for OGL Software?

OGL Software is a leading author and provider of ERP software solutions designed specifically for the stockist, distributor, and wholesale sector.

Whilst we boast over 47 years’ experience, we continually strive to remain at the forefront of the software industry with new developments and using the latest technologies.

Following the successful launch of our latest software, Profit4, we’re growing fast, which is why we are seeking dynamic, motivated, and talented people to come and join our team

We offer fulfilling careers, personal and professional development, and a great working environment. OGL started from humble beginnings in 1976 offering IT support to local small businesses and went on to launch our first accounting software solution back in 1984. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength and our software now sits at the heart of hundreds of businesses across the UK, enabling thousands of users to work more effectively.

If you join OGL Software, you’ll be working alongside over 100 highly skilled, talented, ambitious individuals who work together to deliver best-in-class solutions and a first-class service to our customers. We actively support internal progression and personal development if you want it, and there is immense job satisfaction to be found at OGL Software, with a culture that supports staff, listens to ideas, and includes people at all levels in the decision-making process.

Our fantastic employees are proud to work for OGL Software, and you will be too if you join us as we continue to expand.

**Key Responsibilities**

Administration of project management systems keeping all project communications, updates and actions centrally documented.

Setting and maintaining realisti