Project Manager, Preliminary Transport Studies

WSP in Deutschland; Lyon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lyon seeks a senior project manager specialized in mobility studies within the transport sector. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, produce deliverables like transport network diagnostics, benchmarks, and mobility plans, and support clients in project development.

You will review outputs, lead technical meetings, and contribute to tender responses while maintaining rigorous writing and synthesis in French and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Transport or related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on project management experience.
• Significant mobility studies experience in the transport sector.
• Strong writing and synthesis skills.
• Rigour, flexibility and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with transport socio-economic data (INSEE, GIS, GTFS, etc.).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, QGIS / ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of PTV software (Vissim and Visum) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to preliminary studies for transport infrastructure.
• Lead and coordinate project teams.
• Produce deliverables such as transport network diagnostics, benchmarks, mobility plans, etc.
• Review documents produced by the project team.
• Lead technical/competence meetings.
• Support clients in the development of their projects.
• Contribute to preparing responses to calls for tender.
• Manage multiple projects in collaboration with various disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Mobility studies

Writing and synthesis

French & English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Transport

Tools

AutoCAD

QGIS

ArcGIS

Vissim

Visum

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to preliminary studies for transport infrastructure.
• Lead and coordinate project teams.
• Produce deliverables such as transport network diagnostics, benchmarks, mobility plans, etc.
• Review documents produced by the project team.
• Lead technical/competence meetings.
• Support clients in the development of their projects.
• Contribute to preparing responses to calls for tender.
• Manage multiple projects in collaboration with various disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in Transport.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in project management.
• Significant experience in mobility studies within the Transport sector.
• Strong writing and synthesis skills.
• Rigour, flexibility and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English.
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office).
• Proficiency in handling transport and socio‑economic data (INSEE, GIS, GTFS, etc.).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, QGIS / ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of PTV software (Vissim and Visum) is a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the transport sector, with a focus on mobility studies and the ability to produce comprehensive deliverables. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients in project development while ensuring effective communication in both French and English.