About the role

  • Project Manager delivering fixed-price projects for the Ministry of Defence in a hybrid role. Overseeing project management and supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support business development and bid activities, including requirements capture, scope definition, cost estimation, and scheduling.
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of fixed-price projects, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are consistently met.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, applying robust monitoring, control, and change management processes.
  • Maintain commercial control through regular review cycles and KPI reporting to leadership.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
  • Manage supplier relationships and coordinate the delivery to support project execution.
  • Direct cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables, ensuring timely invoicing aligned with agreed milestones.
  • Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement.
  • Provide consistent stakeholder communication, including progress updates, milestone tracking, and risk reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with Expleo’s QMS, customer processes, and legal regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
  • Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) is preferred
  • Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the defence or marine sectors
  • Strong project planning, monitoring, and change control capabilities
  • Expertise in stakeholder engagement and supplier management
  • High level of contractual and financial acumen
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies aligned with APM BoK or PMP standards
  • "Can do" attitude to ensure results are achieved.
  • Background in naval supply chain projects.
  • Experience with safety-related work in marine or defence environments.
  • Experience in project management, including fixed-price delivery.
  • Experience in performance management of teams and individuals.

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

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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