Project Manager

Carallon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A product research and development company is seeking an entry-level Project Manager to support the Project Management team. This role involves assisting in the management of departmental projects, using project management tools, and coordinating team activities. The position is hybrid with 4 days in the office and 1 remote, offering a full-time role focused on delivering high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a foundational understanding of project management frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proactive in identifying and addressing team and project issues.
• Ability to communicate confidently and maturely.
• Written and spoken English to a minimum CEFR level B2.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers in monitoring project progress.
• Ownership of specific sub-projects or deliverables.
• Aid in preparation and running of internal team meetings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Organised and methodical approach

Demonstrable experience in leading teams

Intermediary user of Office 365 Suite

Education

Recognised Project management qualification at entry level

Foundation knowledge of Product Lifecycle

Tools

Ticket tracking systems (YouTrack, JIRA)

Job description

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Job Reference: CAR/PM/JAN2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: Full-time
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Office based at our Carallon Offices in Gunnersbury, London, W4

About Us

Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products with a clear focus on quality and reliability. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware, software design, quality assurance and manufacturing for the entertainment industry, encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control.

We are wholly employee-owned, and a certified B Corp. Working with us means working within a culture that values innovation, quality, supportiveness and flexibility.

Projects our team manufactures and develops for include:

• the Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products, used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
• the Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
• the industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television

We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.

Job Summary

The Project Management team provide organisational support and expertise to the Carallon Engineering department and ensure that departmental projects are managed to a consistently high standard. The team consists of project managers at all levels of seniority - the Project Manager role advertised is an entry level role within the team. The Project Manager will therefore work under the guidance of Senior Project Managers who hold overall responsibility for the management and delivery of designated projects.

As a member of the Project Management team, you will typically be assigned a main project and assist with other smaller or new projects from time to time. It is possible to work on software-only projects or projects which involve both Software and Hardware. You will also be expected to assist with general departmental administrative duties. As an expanding team within the Engineering department we work closely together, and this provides opportunity to learn from colleagues as you develop you career and skillset.

The role is hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote) with office days based at our head offices in West London. The role is based on 37.5-hour week based around our core office hours which are 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily use of Project management tools (Ticketing systems, GANTT charts, custom templates) to assist Senior Project Managers in monitoring progress against time estimates and agreed budgets
• Administration of projects tickets in our ticket management system to ensure that tickets are correctly prioritised and categorised and that correct internal processes are followed
• Ownership of specific sub projects or deliverables, regularly updating Senior project managers on progress and resolving issues
• Ensure that time logging is kept up to date and accurate for engineers working on assigned projects
• Aid senior PMs in the preparation, setup, and running of regular internal team and some client meetings and provide cover for holiday and absence as required. Liaise with client or their appointed representatives for effective coordination of work activities
• Assist Senior Project Managers in the production of accurate documentation for product requirements and product roadmap discussions

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading teams in dynamic fast-paced environments to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently and maturely with colleagues and clients of all levels of seniority
• Able to balance initiative-taking within a given remit on projects, seeking advice from seniors when required
• Proactive in identifying and addressing team and project issues as they arise and a willingness to challenge teams and individuals when needed
• Strong communication skills and an organised and methodical approach to task prioritisation
• A foundation knowledge of Product Lifecycle and Software Development Lifecycle Models
• Experience tracking actuals to agreed budgets and ability to summarise key differences between budget and actuals for cost and labour on a project
• Intermediate user of core Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Email client, Teams)
• Written and spoken English to a minimum CEFR level B2

Desirable Experience

• Recognised Project management qualification at entry level, such as APM PFQ or PMI CAPM
• A background in or knowledge of the Entertainment Industry or Architectural Lighting
• Previous experience of ticket tracking systems (YouTrack, JIRA or similar)
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall Methodologies