Embedded Program Manager – France - Global Clients

securitas; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas is seeking an Embedded Program Manager for France to drive the governance of a global security programme. Based in Paris with hybrid work and regular travel, you will coordinate with in-country delivery teams and Geneva headquarters to ensure consistent deployment across regions.

You will focus on client relationship ownership, project coordination, and operational oversight rather than deep engineering work, while maintaining clear communications and escalation paths.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in project or programme management within security, construction, or technology environments.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and client relationships across multiple regions.
• Experience coordinating multi-site or international projects and ensuring delivery consistency.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client’s global security program.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the client organisation.
• Provide clear communication on project progress, risks, and escalations.
• Coordinate closely with client headquarters (Geneva) and regional teams.
• Oversee and track security system installations across multiple countries.
• Work with in-country Project Managers to ensure delivery consistency.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and completion status across projects.
• Identify risks early and drive alignment across regions.
• Maintain visibility of active projects and deployment pipelines.
• Drive accountability to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Support issue resolution and structured escalation when required.
• Promote consistent delivery practices across locations.
• Maintain a working understanding of physical security systems (CCTV, access control, etc.).
• Support troubleshooting through coordination with technical specialists.
• Contribute to client discussions with practical, solution-focused input.
• Ensure issues are resolved efficiently through the appropriate channels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

International projects

Client relationship

Delivery coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Embedded Program Manager – France - Global Clients

• Location: Paris, France (hybrid with regular travel)

• Client: Global client

Role Purpose

This role strengthens delivery capability across a growing global security programme for a major client. Operating as an embedded client-facing specialist, the Embedded Program Manager leads the coordination, visibility, and performance of international security system deployments.

Unlike traditional technical security roles, this position is focused on client relationship ownership, project coordination, and operational oversight rather than deep engineering or commissioning activity.

You will work closely with in-country Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered consistently, risks are identified early, and the client receives clear communication and accountability across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Programme Ownership

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client’s global security program

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the client organisation

• Provide clear communication on project progress, risks, and escalations

• Coordinate closely with client headquarters (Geneva) and regional teams

Global Project Coordination

• Oversee and track security system installations across multiple countries

• Work alongside in-country Project Managers to ensure consistency of delivery

• Monitor timelines, milestones, and completion status across projects

• Identify risks early and drive alignment across regions

Operational Oversight & Delivery Management

• Maintain visibility of active projects and deployment pipelines

• Drive accountability across delivery teams to meet deadlines and quality standards

• Support issue resolution and ensure structured escalation where required

• Promote consistent delivery practices across all locations

Technical Awareness & Support

• Maintain a working understanding of physical security systems (CCTV, access control, etc.)

• Support troubleshooting through coordination with technical specialists

• Contribute to client discussions with practical, solution-focused input

• Ensure issues are resolved efficiently through the appropriate channels

This role requires awareness of security systems, not deep technical engineering expertise.

Travel & Client Engagement

• Travel to client HQ (Geneva) and project locations as required

• Attend key stakeholder meetings and support global programme visibility

• Act as the on-the-ground client representative where needed

Experience & Requirements

Core Experience

• Experience in project or programme management within security, construction, or technology environments

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and client relationships

• Experience coordinating multi-site or international projects

Technical & Industry Awareness

• Understanding of physical security systems (CCTV, access control, etc.)

• Awareness of installation and operational environments

• Ability to translate technical issues into practical actions

Skills and Competencies

• Collaborative, relationship focused approach

• Strong technical problem solving capability

• Clear, confident communication across diverse stakeholders

• High attention to detail, structured working style

• Ability to work independently and travel regularly

• Adaptability in fast moving construction environments

• Commitment to continuous learning and technical growth

Language Requirements

• Fluent / native-level French (essential)

• Strong English communication skills

Other Requirements

• Based in or able to work in Paris

• Willingness to travel internationally

• Strong organisational and communication skills

Why Join

• Work directly with a high-profile global brand

• Play a key role in scaling a growing international client account

• Operate in a highly visible, client-facing position

• Opportunity to shape processes and delivery for a new embedded engagement