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We are seeking a dynamic & experienced Programme Delivery Lead to join our team within the Marine Business Unit. You will lead and oversee the delivery of fixed-price projects encompassing management of suppliers, as well as internal teams, to support Ministry of Defence (MOD) Naval platform programmes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
This is a leadership position, responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex, high-value engineering programmes in alignment with MOD requirements and standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting bids, overseeing and managing a portfolio of projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Programme Delivery and Management
Lead the delivery of fixed-price projects for MOD naval platforms, ensuring all scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met.
Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, budgets, and schedules, applying robust monitoring, control, and change management processes.
Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks, escalating issues where necessary to MOD and internal leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the programme, leveraging lean methodologies and best practices.
Ensure compliance with Expleo's QMS, MOD customer processes, and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.Business Development and Bid Activities
Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling for MOD projects.Commercial Control and Reporting
Maintain commercial control through regular review cycles, KPI reporting, and financial forecasting.
Provide consistent stakeholder communication, including progress updates, milestone tracking, and risk reporting.Team and Resource Management
Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams and project managers.
Manage supplier relationships and coordinate delivery across multi-company, multi-disciplinary teams.
Work with Country and Capability Leads to allocate and manage resources across various projects within the portfolio to ensure efficient and effective utilisation.
Enable recruitment for projects by working closely with talent acquisition and Country Leads.Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with MOD customers and key stakeholders through clear communication and proactive engagement.
Degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Recognised Project/Programme Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP, MSP) preferred