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About the Role

This role is a key interface between our German Headquarter, UK government entities, partner(s) and internal departments, managing international suppliers and local contractors on a strategic government project in the UK. The ideal candidate combines strong project governance experience with the ability to thrive in a complex, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for project budget management.
Monitor costs, prevent overruns, and ensure transparent financial reporting to HQ.
Manage local procurement and mitigate financial risks.
Act as the primary point of contact between UK-based operations and senior leadership.
Provide regular progress reports, risk assessments, and financial updates.
Translate local issues into clear data for strategic decision-making.
Navigate the processes, reporting lines and decision-making protocols of an international corporate environment.
Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with prospects and customers.
Navigate bureaucratic processes to secure permits and approvals.
Represent the company in high-level government meetings and presentations.
Collaborate closely with local teams contributing to project deliverables.
Align priorities, timelines, and resources across functions without direct disciplinary authority.
Manage conflicts and competing priorities through negotiation and relationship-building.
Ensure the 'why' behind project decisions are clearly communicated to motivate cross-functional teams.
Oversee the full project lifecycle.
Apply IT knowledge to coordinate with technical departments and suppliers.
Identify and mitigate operational, security, and logistical risks.

Requirements

Proven track record managing high-scale, complex projects (government projects preferred).
Demonstrable experience of working within international companies and an understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and reporting standards.
Proven experience managing international suppliers and contractors across borders and time zones.
Demonstrable experience managing significant project budgets.
Proven ability to deliver results through teams not under direct line management—influencing, negotiating, and aligning without direct managerial authority.
Fluency in English– must be able to write detailed reports and negotiate with international stakeholders.
Sufficiently technically literate to oversee tech-heavy deliverables and communicate effectively with technical departments and suppliers.

Skills

Project Governance
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Procurement
Risk Mitigation
Stakeholder Management
Relationship Building
Negotiation
Conflict Management
IT Coordination
Supplier Management
Matrix Management

Location

Work Type

Remote working possible
Travel required

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred

About the Company

Veridos is a global leader in secure identity solutions.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.