Project Manager

We are looking for talented Project Managers, ideally with consultancy experience, to join us at Expleo. This client-facing role will lead projects collaborating with our clients across a wide range of IT deliveries.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders, as well as internal and external teams.

You will be expected to be on-site with clients in Abroath 2 - 3 days per week or as the programme requires. We expect the minimum to be 2-3 days with expenses covered for time away.

Expleo works across multiple clients and industries, so there is an expectation that you will contribute to the continued growth of the Practice as time allows.

• Deliver a diverse range of projects with a focus on exceeding client expectations, meeting deadlines, and managing costs efficiently-all while guiding and supporting the project team.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with customer standards, covering budget oversight, labour planning, risk tracking, scheduling, open issues, change control logs, lessons learned, and final test results.
• Develop and update detailed timelines (using MS Project for more complex undertakings), clearly highlighting critical path dependencies for team and client awareness.
• Take ownership of project outcomes through strong leadership and day-to-day oversight.
• Work closely with clients to understand both commercial objectives and technical requirements.
• Pinpoint potential risks early and create mitigation strategies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Regularly update internal stakeholders and clients with clear, concise progress reports.
• Oversee and validate budgets to keep financials on track throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage scope, timeline, and budget changes by using costumer tracking tools to record requests, and apply the formal change management workflow to resolve them.
• Facilitate a project close-out review to reflect on successes and identify areas for future enhancement.

• Desirable Certifications: MAPM, PMP, Prince2

• Concept validation within budget
• Co-ordinate between all technical departments to ensure all aspects of the project are under control (design, software, electrical etc.)
• Ensure quality standards are maintained for all aspects
• Excellent client-facing skills
• Experience of working with Programme and Project managers in large deployments
• People management skills - the ability to lead and focus teams in complex projects
• Strong self-management - continuous performance is both an objective and a mind-set
• Desire to continue to build IT domain knowledge- tools, applications, platforms
• Desire to embrace and work withing new industries
• Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills in English are essential for effectively interacting with clients

• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary projects in engineering and automation.
• Solid grasp of project planning tools and capital equipment systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience with contracts.
• Degree-level professional with natural project leadership skills.
• Communicates confidently across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Highly organised, analytical, and effective under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Builds lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Creative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.

• You will be expected to be on-site with clients in Abroath 2 - 3 days per week

• 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