Senior Project Manager Smartgrid / Energy / Telco

About VoltalisVoltalis 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 the RoleWe 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 UK Operations Director, 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 ResponsibilitiesLead complex technical projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering and design through to execution, delivery and post-launch optimisationTranslate business goals into detailed project plans, including timelines, resource requirements and milestonesCoordinate cross-functional teams, acting as the central point of contact between engineering, operations, commercial teams and external stakeholdersSupervise field implementation activities including technical site surveys, hardware/software installations, system integration and testingMonitor risks, dependencies and progress across multiple workstreams, resolving blockers and escalating where necessaryEnsure compliance with UK energy regulations, engineering standards, and internal QA protocolsChampion continuous improvement – identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to drive operational excellenceProvide regular project reporting and executive updates to senior leadershipDrive 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 coordinationAbout YouEssentialDegree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical disciplineMinimum 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 teamsConfident decision-maker, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environmentOutstanding organisational, analytical, and communication skillsWillingness to travel across the UK for site and partner visitsFull UK driving licenceDesirableExperience in demand-side response, smart grid technologies, or distributed energy resource managementTechnical familiarity with IoT systems, electrical installations, or energy automation platformsProficiency in project tools such as MS Project, , Power BI, or equivalentBilingual in English and FrenchExperience working in a startup or high-growth environmentWhy join Voltalis?Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company tackling the climate crisisCompetitive salary and benefitsCollaborative and supportive working cultureProfessional development opportunitiesBe part of an innovative and rapidly growing UK team

Created: 2025-07-24