We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Preston within our Military Air 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. Developing strategies and directing teams ensuring that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. 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 Quality Management Systems, Customer process and Legal regulations Educated to Degree level or equivalent Additional Project Management certification highly desired 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 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 Proficient with project management tools and frameworks required to deliver Prior budget management experience ideally with fixed price contracting 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 LI-DS1 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