Project Manager Aerostructure

Expleo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Bristol. Responsibilities include managing project deliverables, directing teams, and engaging stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management, PMP or APM certification, and at least 5 years of experience in complex project management. This position requires a locally based individual who can work on-site 3-4 days a week and offers a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Skill development opportunities via ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business development and proposal preparation.
• Directing teams to ensure project deliverables.
• Managing commercial control of projects.
• Customer and stakeholder management.
• Implementing change control processes.
• Coaching junior Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management methodologies

Leading cross-functional teams

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation abilities

KPI delivery focus

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMP or APM certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Business development and Proposal preparation, supporting requirements capture, scope definition and project cost and scheduling
• 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 QMS, Customer process and Legal regulations
• Report to Management on the progress and performance of the project
• Manage sub-contractors, ensuring flow through of customer requirements and supplier performance
• Ensure a relevant Project Management Plan complete with resource plan are fully maintained
• Coaching and Mentoring of Junior Project Managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or APM certification is preferred

Essential skills

• 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

• Minimum of 5 years of 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

What do I need before I apply

• Live locally to the Bristol area and be able to be on-site 3 to 4 days per week

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
• 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