Junior Project Manager

Overview

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects within the marine defence sector working along side the project manager. This role would suit candidates who have an interest in starting their career in project management, as Expleo have the platform to develop their employees. Candidates with strong excel and a qualification in business management would stand out in this type of role.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to a Project Manager.
• Manage a variety of projects in accordance with the company processes and procedures.
• Weekly tracking of KPIs of all allocated projects in terms of: Deliverables, Time, Cost and Quality.
• Management of project resource demand and update the wider business by communicating accurate representation of the resource levels using the current systems
• Control of project invoicing and management of payments with Finance Department and correct profiling within the business forecasting system.
• Management of Risk (through reduction) and Opportunity (through optimisation) in accordance with company procedures.
• Track and monitor current cost for multiple projects, applying estimates and identifying when current budget will end.
• Assist in creating quotations and estimating costs.
• Collect timesheets for multiple projects and ensure hours are inputted on the system accurately, meeting the weekly deadlines.
• Assist with new starters and ensure they have all correct software and equipment to start
• Maintaining project documents and other information in the project repository ensuring easy access and usability by the project team.
  
  

Qualifications

• A-Level (or equivalent) in Maths and English at least at Grade C (or equivalent).
  
  

Essential Skills

• Existing PM experience
• Competent user of Microsoft office suite; including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Good written and communication skills
• Strong people skills
  
  

Experience

• Experience in an similar role or in a administrative role would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of local and corporate processes
• Confident in understanding other functions and challenging data where appropriate
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• This role may require security clearance and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview.
• If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your CV, details of your current previous held security clearance.
• Candidate must be UK British National due to the nature of the project
  
  

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