Voltalis is a leading innovator in energy optimisation and promoting sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to balance energy supply and demand, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance energy efficiency for our clients and partners. Our UK team is growing, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey.
About this Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background and a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects. This role is critical to leading the technical deployment and scaling of Voltalis' energy flexibility solutions across the UK. You will drive project strategy, execution, and team coordination ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will work closely with the Head of Activation and cross-functional teams (product, technical, field operations, marketing and customer support), leading projects from planning through to go-live and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex technical projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering and design through to execution, delivery and post-launch optimisation
Translate business goals into detailed project plans, including timelines, resource requirements and milestones
Coordinate cross-functional teams, acting as the central point of contact between engineering, operations, commercial teams and external stakeholders
Supervise field implementation activities including technical site surveys, hardware/software installations, system integration and testing
Monitor risks, dependencies and progress across multiple workstreams, resolving blockers and escalating where necessary
Ensure compliance with UK energy regulations, engineering standards, and internal QA protocols
Champion continuous improvement - identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to drive operational excellence
Provide regular project reporting and executive updates to senior leadership
Drive end-to-end cloud-to-cloud API integration efforts with partners and internal engineers, enabling real-time, reliable data interoperability
Run agile processes including sprint planning, retrospectives and release coordination
Essential
Education:
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 7 years of project management experience, with a strong track record in complex engineering or infrastructure projects (e.g. energy, utilities, telecoms, smart tech, or construction)
Proven success in delivering field-based hardware deployments alongside scalable IoT platform integrations in energy or utilities environments
Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, Waterfall)
Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Confident decision-maker, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Willingness to travel across the UK for site and partner visits
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience in demand-side response, smart grid technologies, or distributed energy resource management
Technical familiarity with IoT systems, electrical installations, or energy automation platforms
Proficiency in project tools such as MS Project, Monday.com, Power BI, or equivalent
Bilingual in English and French
Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to be part of a pioneering company in the energy management industry
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Note: No recruiters. We cannot sponsor visas at this time, must have Right to Work in UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Project management: 7 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 7PB