PROJECT MANAGER

VDA Group Spa; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

VDA Group Spa in Watford, UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own complex technology projects from planning through commissioning and final acceptance.

You will translate business and technical requirements into structured project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines and deliverables. Strong English and MS365 skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on complex technology projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, PM or equivalent.
• Strong end-to-end delivery, planning, risk management and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working with customers and external stakeholders.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of projects from initiation to final acceptance.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align technical and business stakeholders.
• Manage customer expectations and act as main reference throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning activities, go-live and final acceptance.
• Identify risks, mitigation actions and escalate blockers as needed.
• Monitor progress and report milestones, risks and outcomes.
• Coordinate external partners and system integrators involved in project execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English language

Education

Engineering/CS/PM degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

CRM systems

Job description

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.

VDA Group Spa Pordenone Via Lino Zanussi, 3 01043840931