PROJECT MANAGER

Business units	Project Management
Locations	United Kingdom/London

PROJECT MANAGER | Location: Watford, UK

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager capable of taking ownership of complex technology projects and managing their full lifecycle, from initial planning through implementation, commissioning and final acceptance.
Acting as a key interface between customers, internal departments and technical stakeholders, you will translate business and technical requirements into structured project plans, ensuring alignment across scope, resources, timelines, risks and deliverables.

You will be responsible for:

Taking end-to-end ownership of projects, from initiation and planning through implementation, commissioning and acceptance
Defining and managing project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, responsibilities and priorities
Coordinating cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between technical and business stakeholders
Managing customer expectations and acting as a key point of reference throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinating on-site commissioning activities, including site readiness, technical resources, system configuration, testing, go-live and final acceptance
Identifying project risks, defining mitigation and recovery actions and escalating critical blockers when required
Managing technical requirements, scope changes and acceptance criteria in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Monitoring project progress and providing clear reporting on milestones, risks, decisions, resource requirements and expected outcomes
Coordinating external partners, installers, system integrators and other stakeholders involved in project execution
Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management processes, tools and methodologies

Requirements

Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally managing complex technical or technology-driven projects
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Strong experience in end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, risk management and stakeholder coordination
Experience working directly with customers and external stakeholders in project-based environments
Experience managing commissioning, implementation or deployment activities in the field
Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools
Fluent English, both written and spoken

Nice to have

Familiarity with Power BI and CRM systems
Previous experience within the hospitality industry
Experience with technology solutions, hotel systems or building technologies
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Completing the profile
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Ability to bring structure to complex projects and environments
Strong stakeholder and customer management skills
Proactive and ownership-driven approach
Ability to anticipate challenges and manage priorities effectively
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Results-oriented mindset

Working hours: Full-time, with flexible working hours aligned with project and customer requirements
Work location: Watford, UK
The salary range for this role is £28,000–£35,000 gross per year, depending on experience, seniority and skills. A higher package may be considered for particularly strong profiles, subject to internal approval.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine project leadership, customer interaction and technical delivery, we look forward to hearing from you.
Apply now and join VDA Telkonet, taking ownership of technology projects from planning to successful system go-live and acceptance, and helping us create lasting value for our customers.

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Business units	Project Management
Locations	United Kingdom/London