IT Project Manager - Aeronautics (H/F)

NextGen RH; Bayonne; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

1 day remote work per week

Meal vouchers

Works Council (CSE)

Résumé du poste

NEXTGEN RH, on behalf of a client specializing in heavy industry technical solutions, seeks an IT Project Manager - Aeronautics (M/F) in Bayonne. You will oversee digital projects, lead a 20-person team in Bayonne and Toulouse, and contribute to the company’s strategic direction.

Requirements include a Master’s in Engineering, 8–15 years in complex tech environments, leadership of technical teams, and fluency in English. Expect a salary of €60k–€65k with bonuses and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Bac+5 in a technical field.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in complex technical environments, ideally aerospace/defense.
• Proven experience leading technical teams (5–15 people) and cross-functional projects.
• Fluent English (C1) for technical, commercial and managerial exchanges.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all digital/technical projects and ensure operational success.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of 20 (Bayonne and Toulouse) and develop their skills.
• Allocate resources and pilot workload to ensure project success.
• Coordinate digital initiatives (e-learning, simulations, immersive environments) with company objectives.
• Support commercial and tender activities and represent digital expertise at events.

Connaissances

C#

JavaScript

Java

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Jira

Team leadership

English (C1)

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering

Outils

Jira

Description du poste

NEXTGEN RH is a Top and Middle Management recruitment firm that has supported over 900 organizations since its creation in 2009. With more than 300 permanent positions to fill across France, our experts in headhunting and direct approach are organized into 6 specialization divisions: Sales, Management & Support Roles / IT & Cybersecurity / Engineering, Industry & Life Sciences / Construction & Real Estate / Defense & Security / Social & Solidarity Economy, Public Services & Local Authorities. We are also a major national player in inclusion and diversity, with a dedicated team. Our mission is to create a true bridge between talent and recruiter, serving both the company's success and the candidate's quest for meaning.

For our client, a company specializing in technical solutions for heavy industries, we are looking for a:

IT PROJECT MANAGER - AERONAUTICS (M/F)
PERMANENT CONTRACT - BAYONNE (64) - €60K TO €65K

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all digital projects and ensuring their operational success. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 20 employees (10 in Bayonne under direct management and 10 in Toulouse under intermediate management) and contribute to the global strategy of the company.

Your main missions:

• Manage a multidisciplinary team (developers, project managers, graphic designers, 3D experts) and develop their skills.

• Allocate resources optimally and pilot the workload to ensure project success.

• Coordinate digital initiatives (digital learning, e-learning, simulation, immersive environments) and align them with the strategic objectives of the company and its clients.

• Contribute to strategic reflections with management and clients.

• Provide technical support to the commercial department and participate in responding to tenders.

• Represent the company’s digital expertise to clients and at professional events.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Bac+5) in Computer Science, Software Development, Interactive Systems, Simulation, Real-Time 3D, or a similar technical field.

• 8 to 15 years of experience in complex technical environments, ideally in the aeronautics or defense sectors.

• Proven experience in managing technical teams (5 to 15 people) and cross-functional projects.

• Mastery of technologies such as C#, JavaScript, or Java, as well as Agile/Scrum and Kanban methodologies (Jira tool).

• Ability to understand and support technical teams without replacing them.

• Fluent English (C1 level), with the ability to conduct technical, commercial, and managerial exchanges in English.

• Personal qualities: Natural leadership, pragmatism, sense of priorities, autonomy, initiative, pedagogy, ability to influence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Bonuses: Performance bonus (up to 1.5 months' salary) based on commercial performance, project delivery (OTD/OQD), and client satisfaction.

• Benefits: Works Council (CSE), meal vouchers, holiday bonus, 1 day of remote work per week (subject to local agreement).

• Travel: Occasional travel (Toulouse 1-2 times per month, Paris, aeronautical trade shows, potential international events).

• Career Prospects: Evolution towards a more strategic and commercial role, with the possibility of representing the company at international trade shows and engaging directly with clients on their operational challenges.

Recruitment Process:

NEXTGEN RH, a multi-specialist headhunting firm, supports you throughout the recruitment process with a fundamentally human approach: a single point of contact throughout the process.

Video interview with your recruitment consultant.

interviews with our client.