Project Manager

microTECH Global Limited; France; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A technology company seeks a Project Manager in Grenoble, France to lead strategic R&D projects and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will manage the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring timely delivery and strong customer relations. Responsibilities include creating project schedules, managing risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and be proficient in tools like Microsoft Project. A recognized project management qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through all lifecycle stages.
• Ability to energize teams to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of risk management principles.

Responsabilités

• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers to deliver projects.
• Control project scope and manage risks proactively.
• Prepare project dashboards and update senior leadership.

Connaissances

Project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer relations

Microsoft Project proficiency

SAP knowledge

Formation

Project management qualification

Outils

Microsoft Project

MS Project Server

Description du poste

Project Manager

Grenoble, France – onsite working required

Due to continued growth and several large-scale, multi-year programmes, we are now looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our Project Management team in Grenoble, France. This is a highly product-focused role, managing strategic R&D and customer-funded projects across the full lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional teams, deliver products to customers, achieve revenue targets, and contribute to bid activity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams of 10+ engineers and technical staff to deliver projects on time, to cost and to quality
• Ensure effective project management techniques are consistently applied and governance processes are followed
• Take ownership of existing projects and drive them through to successful delivery
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and publish into MS Project Server
• Define, agree and chair Phase Gate Reviews in line with programme requirements
• Control scope, managing change and avoiding unwanted scope creep
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies proactively
• Interface with Finance to establish and monitor budgets, including ETCs and risk cost exposure
• Prepare project dashboards and present monthly status updates to senior leadership
• Support business development, engineering and programme leadership in developing technical and commercial solutions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing projects through all or part of the lifecycle, from bid to production, with an emphasis on production
• Demonstrable experience energising teams to meet critical timescales
• Strong ability to manage customer expectations and control scope
• A solid understanding of risk management
• Clear, persuasive communication skills at all levels
• Strong problem-solving capability and sound judgement
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server (or equivalent enterprise tools)
• A working knowledge of SAP (desirable)
• A recognised project management qualification or methodology (desirable)