Senior Project Manager

Expleo; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to lead IT Services for tender submissions. The ideal candidate has experience in product management, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Duties include managing IT-related projects, producing high-quality tender responses, and developing mobilisation plans. A degree in a relevant field is preferred. Competitive benefits and an empowering environment await successful applicants.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to Expleo Academy for skill development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or technical bid writing within transport or public sector.
• Strong understanding of relevant IT systems.
• Experience managing IT-related projects or bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Services within franchise tenders, ensuring accurate representation.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Produce high-quality written responses to Local Authority questions.
• Develop detailed mobilisation plans for IT Services activities.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical and planning skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Overview

The Project Manager will lead the IT Services workstream for tenders. This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation's technical response to Local Authority franchise requirements, demonstrating capability, experience, and innovation in delivering high-quality services supported by robust IT infrastructure. The position requires strong collaboration across technical and operational teams to ensure IT solutions meet franchise objectives and support strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead for IT Services within franchise tenders, ensuring IT activities, costs, and technical information are accurately represented in tender responses.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and subject matter experts across Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and other relevant domains.
• Produce high-quality written responses to Local Authority questions, articulating how IT Services support franchise delivery.
• Define and describe IT Services and readiness.
• Showcase organisational capability through examples of past service delivery and innovation.
• Propose new IT initiatives that enhance service levels and align with Local Authority objectives.
• Develop detailed mobilisation plans outlining IT Services activities required to commence operations.
• Provide CapEx and OpEx estimates for mobilisation activities, ensuring financial transparency and feasibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or technical bid writing within transport, infrastructure, or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of IT systems relevant to public transport operations.
• Degree in a relevant field (preferred).

Essential skills

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling bid responses.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, particularly in cost modelling and mobilisation planning.

Desired skills

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passionate about improving public transport through technology.
• Able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in managing IT-related projects or bids within transportation or similar sectors.
• Familiarity with franchise tender processes and public sector procurement (advantageous).

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
• 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.