Job Description
Expleo is supporting a prestigious, high-performance automotive organisation within its bespoke and special vehicle division. This team is responsible for delivering highly exclusive, low-volume and heritage vehicle programmes that push the boundaries of design, engineering and craftsmanship.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex vehicle projects, from concept through to launch. You will operate within a structured product development environment, ensuring delivery against quality, cost and timing targets while working across multiple functions.
This role requires an agile and highly organised individual who can manage multiple stakeholders, adapt to changing priorities and act as a professional ambassador across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of bespoke and special vehicle programmes in line with defined product development processes
Line manage junior PMO members where appropriate, ensuring best practice project management methodologies
Act as the primary PMO contact for special and heritage vehicle projects
Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams and hold stakeholders accountable to agreed milestones
Interface between operational teams and central brand, marketing and corporate functions
Manage project budgets, spend profiles, risks and issues, acting as the escalation point where required
Chair project meetings and drive cross-functional actions to meet programme timings
Create and maintain detailed timing plans for complex, multi-stream projects
Liaise at Director and senior stakeholder level, preparing and presenting materials for project reviews
Support system and component design, development, release and validation with functional experts
Assess and document the cost, risk and impact of specification changes
Ensure adherence to project governance, lead gateway activities and promote continuous improvement
Produce and present regular project status reports to senior management
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in Management Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar (desirable)
Strong knowledge of programme and project management tools and methodologies
Experience delivering high-complexity products in a multidisciplinary environment (Automotive preferred; aerospace, defence or rail also considered)
Proven track record of delivering projects within a structured product development lifecycle
Analytical, data-driven approach with experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
Strong planning capability across multiple concurrent projects
Advanced MS Excel skills and strong presentation and reporting capability
Good understanding of financial and quality metrics
Personal Attributes
Passion for high-performance or luxury products
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organisational and communication abilities
Proactive, delivery-focused and comfortable working independently
Able to perform under pressure and to demanding deadlines
Adaptable, resilient and comfortable in fast-paced environments
Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Meticulous attention to detail
To comply with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are eligible to work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.
If you would like to apply for the Project Manager position or require further information, please contact:
Leanne Eaton
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