Project Manager

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

8/1/2025

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 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