Project Manager

Expleo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in England is seeking experienced Project Managers for a high-impact transformation programme in the defence sector. The role involves leading initiatives on digital tools, communication infrastructure, and productivity enhancement. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, relevant certifications, and experience in digital transformation. This position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on Project Management and Operational Management experience.
• Strong understanding of Knowledge Management principles.
• Experience in digital transformation and tool implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support secure communication and digital tools strategies.
• Document rollout plans for digital tools and training.
• Identify digital efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital transformation

Knowledge Management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

MAPM, PMP, Prince2, Agile Scrum Master certifications

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced Project Managers to join us at Expleo, supporting a high-impact transformation programme for a client within the defence sector. This role focuses on the implementation of an Operational Model system and digital tools strategy to drive continuous improvement across the New Business & Transformation Team.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives including secure communication infrastructure, digital enablement, and productivity enhancement. This is a client-facing role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, planning, and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management support for the Secure Communication strand of the Transformation Strategy, including network implementation between UK and Italy.
• Define and deliver the Digital Tools Strategy, including gap analysis of current toolsets and user story alignment.
• Own the digital tools roadmap and provide monthly updates to stakeholders and project teams.
• Document rollout plans for digital tools including process, knowledge transfer, and training materials.
• Ensure digital tools are implemented to maximise productivity and usability.
• Act as SME and point of contact for all digital connectivity queries.
• Identify and implement additional digital efficiency opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across programme, including productivity tracking and transformation delivery.

Qualifications

• Desirable Certifications: MAPM, PMP, Prince2, Agile Scrum Master

Essential skills

• Hands-on Project Management and Operational Management experience.
• Strong understanding of Knowledge Management principles.
• Ability to pragmatically assess feasibility of solutions within programme timelines.
• Experience in digital transformation and tool implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Office Suite.

Experience

• Experience leading transformation projects involving digital enablement and operational model implementation.
• Track record of delivering secure communication infrastructure and cross-border collaboration tools.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and productivity optimisation.
• Background in defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environments is desirable but not essential.

What do I need before I apply

• UK national with willingness to travel to Italy as required.
• Must be SC cleared

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers 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
• ExpleoAcademy - 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