Tech Project Lead: End-to-End Delivery (Watford)

VDA Group Spa; Watford; Hybrid; 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

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.