Project Manager

La Fosse; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Program Director for a major French client in Paris to structure and lead a cross-functional IT modernisation programme. You will oversee a broad transformation across information systems, ensuring delivery and stakeholder management across the organisation.

Applicants should have 10+ years of experience in project management or programme leadership, with mandatory media and public sector exposure, and full professional French proficiency (C2).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in project management or programme leadership.
• Experience in both the media and public sector industries.
• Broad cross-functional IT knowledge.
• French proficiency at C2 level (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Structure and lead a cross-functional IT modernisation programme.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across technology domains.
• Oversee transformation initiatives spanning infrastructure, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, operations, software development, networking and hosting.
• Manage project priorities, risks, timelines and delivery under high-pressure conditions.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

AWS

APIs

CI/CD

Job description

Location: Paris, France

Contract: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Seniority: Senior - 10+ years of experience

Project Overview

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager / Program Director for a major French client to structure and lead a cross-functional IT modernisation programme.

The successful candidate will oversee a broad transformation initiative involving multiple areas of information systems, ensuring effective coordination, delivery, and stakeholder management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and lead a cross-functional IT modernisation programme.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across different technology domains.
• Oversee transformation initiatives spanning infrastructure, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, operations, software development, networking, and hosting.
• Manage project priorities, risks, timelines, and delivery under high-pressure conditions.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

Required Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of professional experience in project management or programme leadership.
• Mandatory experience in both the Media and Public Sector industries.
• Broad knowledge of information systems and enterprise IT environments.
• Strong expertise in project and programme management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage complex situations and deliver under pressure.
• Full professional proficiency in French (C2), both written and spoken.

Technical Skills

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Advanced
• Project Management: Expert
• AWS: Intermediate
• APIs: Intermediate
• CI/CD: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

The role requires a minimum of 50% on-site presence at the client's premises in Paris. Additional on-site attendance may be required depending on project needs.

Mandatory Requirements Summary

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in both the media and public sectors.
• Broad cross-functional IT knowledge.
• French proficiency at C2 level.
• Availability to work on-site in Paris at least 50% of the time.