Hybrid Project Manager

at Expleo Group

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bristol, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager delivering fixed-price projects for the Ministry of Defence in a hybrid role. Overseeing project management and supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of fixed-price projects, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are consistently met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, applying robust monitoring, control, and change management processes.
• Maintain commercial control through regular review cycles and KPI reporting to leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate the delivery to support project execution.
• Direct cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables, ensuring timely invoicing aligned with agreed milestones.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement.
• Provide consistent stakeholder communication, including progress updates, milestone tracking, and risk reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Expleo’s QMS, customer processes, and legal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) is preferred
• Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the defence or marine sectors
• Strong project planning, monitoring, and change control capabilities
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and supplier management
• High level of contractual and financial acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies aligned with APM BoK or PMP standards
• "Can do" attitude to ensure results are achieved.
• Background in naval supply chain projects.
• Experience with safety-related work in marine or defence environments.
• Experience in project management, including fixed-price delivery.
• Experience in performance management of teams and individuals.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits