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, Preston, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager managing engineering projects for a diverse range of maritime clients at Expleo. Contributing to meaningful projects within high-profile defence and commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Support bid and business development activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Lead and manage low to medium complexity projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Oversee teams to complete deliverables within agreed parameters and ensure prompt invoicing aligned with project milestones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as necessary.
• Implement and oversee change control processes to manage modifications to project scope, schedule, and costs
• Liaison with sub-contractors where applicable
• Project Team line management responsibilities in conjunction with the Capability Leads
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, customer processes, and legal regulations.
• Report to Management on the progress and performance of the project.

Requirements

• HND/degree level within an Engineering, Project Management or Business/Operational Management field or/and be able to demonstrate experience and proven capability.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g. MS Project).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach with a desire to grow and take on increasing responsibility.
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, APM) is highly desirable.
• Experience in project management, ideally within Maritime, aerospace, defence, or engineering sectors.

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