Project Manager

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience and strong skills in stakeholder and customer management. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill expansion

Support for employees with disabilities

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Aerospace projects.
• Prepare proposals and project documentation.
• Track and monitor project progress.

Skills

Project Management methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

KPI Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

PMP or APM certification

Job description

We are seeking a 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 role would suit a candidate who has proven project management experience and is looking to progress their career, moving into a fast-moving company with a worldwide customer base.

This role will be based in our Preston office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required. As part of our commitment to flexible working, employees can combine office work with remote working.

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness technological change to deliver innovations that provide a competitive advantage and improve lives globally.

Responsibilities

1. Reporting to the Programme Delivery Lead, manage a portfolio of Aerospace projects in accordance with company procedures.
2. Support the Bid Phase: Prepare proposals, capture requirements, define scope, estimate project costs, and schedule.
3. Prepare Project Documentation: Create Project Launch Packs, Project Management Plans, project schedules, budgets, and tracking registers.
4. Manage Risk: Follow company procedures to identify and mitigate risks.
5. Track and Monitor Progress: Ensure projects meet Time, Cost, and Quality standards.
6. Manage Contract Changes: Ensure adherence to process for all allocated projects.
7. Report Issues Early: Raise and escalate project issues, risks, and potential problems promptly.
8. Prepare Financial Data: Update budgets, estimate completion costs, and manage customer invoicing.
9. Manage Project Resources: Accurately represent project demand in the business forecasting system.
10. Line Management: Manage project team responsibilities in conjunction with Capability business units.
11. Customer Management: Build strong relationships and ensure clear communication.
12. Stakeholder Management: Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
13. Implement Best Practices: Support the implementation of best practice project management and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Recognised Project Management qualification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or APM certification preferred.

Essential Skills

• Project Management methodologies aligned with BoK and industry best practice.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Align project goals with organisational objectives.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• KPI Ownership & delivery focus.
• Contractual and financial acumen: Manage project budgets and finances.

Experience

• Experience in managing projects from start to finish.
• Performance management of people and teams.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower passionate technology professionals to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• We work as one team, encouraging big thinking and challenging the status quo.
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Promote vacancies actively.
• Offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria.
• Provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
• Support employees who acquire disabilities to remain in work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.