Engineering Delivery / Work Package Manager

Overview Expleo is seeking a Work Package Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of defined work packages within a complex client-based engineering programme. The role operates within an engineering environment , using technical understanding to support planning, coordination, and delivery management across multidisciplinary teams. This position is delivery-focused , ensuring work packages are executed to meet scope, schedule, and performance objectives . Note: This role does not provide technical authority, design ownership, or engineering assurance. Technical experience is applied solely to enable effective delivery management . This role will require site attendance 1-2 days per week in Portsmouth, and require a UK SC Clearance. Responsibilities Own and deliver assigned work packages , accountable for scope, schedule, and delivery outcomes Develop and maintain delivery plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures (WBS) Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, data) Act as the primary delivery interface between engineering teams and programme stakeholders Drive progress, ensuring teams meet milestones and delivery commitments Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions (RAID) Provide clear and structured reporting on delivery status, KPIs, and performance Ensure adherence to programme governance and delivery controls Facilitate communication and alignment across technical teams and programme leadership Apply technical awareness to: Support planning and sequencing of engineering work Identify dependencies and integration risks Assess feasibility of delivery plans Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) in: Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or similar), or Project / Programme Management Desirable: PRINCE2, APM, or PMP Awareness of systems engineering principles (e.g. INCOSE) Essential skills Proven ability to own and deliver work packages or projects Strong planning and organisational skills (WBS, scheduling, dependency management) Effective risk and issue management (RAID) Ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Good working understanding of systems engineering and integration environments Ability to apply technical awareness to support delivery planning and coordination Comfortable operating within structured governance frameworks Desired skills Experience with hardware integration environments (e.g. rigs, labs, test facilities) Exposure to software development or sandbox/test environments Familiarity with data processing or analysis environments Experience in complex or regulated engineering sectors (defence, marine, aerospace) Knowledge of Agile or hybrid delivery approaches Experience Demonstrable experience as a Work Package Manager, Project Manager, or Delivery Manager Track record of delivering defined scope to schedule within engineering or technical programmes Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams Experience managing delivery within structured governance and reporting environments Experience handling integration dependencies and delivery complexity What do I need before I apply Be prepared and able to be onsite in Portsmouth 1-2 days per week Eligible for UK SC Clearance (preference to already hold SC Clearance)