Junior Project Manager

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic team within our Aerospace Business Unit, to take the next step in their career journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting bids and projects ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess basic project management skills, project planning, customer and stakeholder management. 

• Support Project Managers on work package(s) or phases within projects, ensuring delivery in terms of quality, cost, deadlines, and performance, under regular supervision. 
• Assist in organising the project and coordinating resources in line with client commitments and technical and financial constraints. 
• Contribute to identifying contractual changes and raise alerts in the event of project deviations. 
• Support the monitoring of project margin and cash position, escalating issues where appropriate. 
• Participate in the implementation of the project management plan, including technical, quality, organisational, scheduling, and contractual aspects. 
• Interface with the client, internal departments, and external service providers within the scope of assigned responsibilities. 
• Carry out periodic reporting in compliance with internal procedures and client requirements, with guidance from senior project staff. 
• Assist in the allocation of project resources, including identifying needs and supporting onboarding activities. 
• Promote adherence to delivery standards and contribute to continuous improvement by sharing observations and lessons learned.

• HND/degree level within an Engineering, Project Management or Business/Operational Management field

• Project Management methodologies aligned with BoK and industry best practice 
• Supporting the management of cross-functional teams 
• Engaging and managing stakeholders effectively 
• Aligning project goals with organisational objectives 
• KPI Ownership & delivery focus 
• Project budgets and finances

• Recognised Project Management training and qualification

• Experience in project support

• Work onsite full time in Stevenage with occasional visits to the customers site in Portsmouth 

• 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   
• 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