Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team within our Aerospace Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting bids, overseeing and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, expertise in project planning, customer and stakeholder management.
This is a permanent role based out of our Bristol office and will require regular visits to our customer's site in Bristol. The salary is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc.
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
Responsibilities
Business development and Proposal preparation, supporting requirements capture, scope definition and project cost and scheduling
Directing teams ensuring that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, quality and timescale ensuring invoicing is on time and aligned to agreed milestones
Commercial control of Projects with frequent review cycles established and reporting of KPIs to the leadership team
Customer Management ensuring clear lines of communication and engagement, building a strong and trusting relationship
Stakeholder Management ensuring effective communication channels with project stakeholders; provide regular updates on project progress, milestones achieved, and potential risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organisational goals
Project Team line management responsibilities in conjunction with the Capability business units
Identifying and management of risks to the project, and mitigation actions
Implement and oversee change control processes to manage modifications to project scope, schedule, and costs
Liaison with sub-contractors where applicable
Adherence to all Expleo QMS, Customer process and Legal regulations
Report to Management on the progress and performance of the project
Manage sub-contractors, ensuring flow through of customer requirements and supplier performance
Ensure a relevant Project Management Plan complete with resource plan are fully maintained
Coaching and Mentoring of Junior Project Managers
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) or APM certification is preferred
Essential skills
Project Management methodologies aligned with BoK and industry best practice
Leading and motivating cross-functional teams
Engaging and managing stakeholders effectively
Aligning project goals with organisational objectives
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
Exceptional KPI Ownership & delivery focus
High level of contractual and financial acumen managing project budgets and finances
Experience
Experience in project management managing complex projects from start to finish
Experience of performance management of people & teams
Experience of working with diverse and multiple stakeholders, in a complex environment
What do I need before I apply
Live locally to the Bristol area and be able to be on-site 3 to 4 days per week
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:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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