VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

With over 250,000 users across more than 10,000 locations in 25+ countries, and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for, join us on our journey!

As Hardware Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing hardware development projects within VoCoVo. You will work cross functionally with engineering, product, marketing, sales and customer service teams, taking projects from concept through to production and launch. As Hardware Project Manager you will have a technical background in Hardware projects, exceptional project management skills (agile & waterfall) and strong experience of leading teams in fast-paced scale-up environments. 

This role has a core focus upon hardware and as such we are seeking applicants with previous experience of project managing hardware development projects. Please also note that to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK.

Requirements for Hardware Project Manager

• 5 + years of experience in Hardware or Engineering project management. 
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex hardware projects (e.g., consumer electronics, industrial equipment, medical devices).
• Strong experience working in both Agile and Waterfall project management environments, alongside an understanding of the nuances between hardware and software focused environments. 
• An exceptional understanding of hardware development life cycles, including design, prototyping, testing and production. 
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Continuous improvement focus; the ability to collect and act upon feedback from stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes. 
• You will be self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities as Hardware Project Manager

• Defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. 
• Developing detailed project schedules, including key milestones, resource allocation and deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining project documentation, including project charters, timelines and risk management plans. 
• Facilitating team collaboration and communication, ensuring alignment between all stakeholders. 
• Monitoring project progress and performance using tracking tools such as MS Project, Jira or other applicable tools. 
• Managing project budgets, tracking actual spend versus forecasted budgets.
• Ensuring that projects remain within approved budgets and adjusting plans as necessary to avoid overspend. 
• Working proactively to identify potential project risks, including; technical, supply chain and scheduling issues. Reporting risks and potential impacts to senior management and necessary stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all project stakeholders are informed of any changes to timelines, budgets or scope. 
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across various departments such as Marketing, Customer Service and Sales on the Go-To-Market phase. 

Salary
Salary range: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)

Option to Buy or Sell 5 days holiday each year

 Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay

 Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)

 Private Medical Insurance

 Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

 Cycle2Work Scheme

 Electric Car Green Salary Sacrifice Scheme

 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

 Child Care Scheme

 Training & Development

 Company Organised Events

 Pension (Royal London Group) 5% Employer Contribution Matched

 Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor and Headphones

Company Values

Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

VALUED
Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy,
and operate with honesty and integrity
ONE TEAM
Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success
INNOVATION
Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations
EMPOWERED
Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!