Overview
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Delivery Lead to oversee a major programme within our Marine Business Unit, focused on the design and engineering of sub-surface vessels. This role requires a leader with a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex engineering programmes and delivering high volumes of technical output through multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
* Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
* Lead the delivery of a complex, high-value programme involving sub-surface vessel design and advanced engineering analysis.
* Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, budgets, and schedules.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks.
* Own programme financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the programme.
* Manage large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
* Recognised Project/Programme Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP, MSP) preferred.
Essential skills
* Strong project planning, monitoring, and change management in complex engineering environments.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with history of successful negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
* High level of contractual and financial acumen.
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies aligned with APM BoK or PMP standards.
Desired skills
* Background in naval or commercial ship design and construction.
* Familiarity with SQCDP performance frameworks.
* Knowledge of UK defence and marine industry standards and practices.
Experience
* Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the defence or marine sectors, displaying a lean mindset along with experience of working with lean toolsets.
* Deep understanding of engineering design and analysis processes.
* Experience working in multi-company, multi-disciplinary environments.
* Experience of public speaking and/or presenting to an audience.
* Project management/operational delivery management experience, including fixed-price delivery.
What do I need before I apply
* UK National, SC cleared or eligible for SC
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
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
* As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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