Senior IT Strategy and Special Project Manager - ( IT Change management )

Ubisoft Entertainment; Saint-Mandé; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global gaming company in Saint Mandé is seeking a Senior IT Strategy and Special Project Manager to define IT strategy and oversee high-impact special projects. This role offers exposure to various business areas while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. The ideal candidate has experience in IT Change Management, strong leadership skills, and fluency in French and English. Benefits include profit sharing, paid time off, and a hybrid work model.

Prestations

50% Navigo pass paid by the company

Lunch vouchers

Healthcare for family

Paid leave and vacation days

Gym access in the building

Qualifications

• Proven track record in analysis, process improvement, and strategic project management.
• Fluent in French and English, with strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Responsabilités

• Develop IT strategy in collaboration with IT Directors and the Chief of Staff team.
• Manage strategic projects critical to IT objectives and oversee project governance.
• Participate in team discussions on cross-functional topics.

Connaissances

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Formation

Experience in IT Change Management

Familiarity with Agile Frameworks

Description du poste

Senior IT Strategy and Special Project Manager - ( IT Change management )

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the CIO’s Chief of Staff and VP of Special Projects team, you will help shape Ubisoft IT’s success by defining IT strategy within your scope and overseeing high-impact IT special projects. You will contribute to transversal initiatives across games, security, IT, data, and corporate applications, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. This role offers rich exposure to diverse business areas while ensuring IT strategy and projects align with Ubisoft’s strategic priorities.

Define and Drive IT Strategy

• Develop IT strategy for your assigned scope in close collaboration with IT Directors and the Chief of Staff team. Ensure the strategy is inspiring, precise, and actionable, empowering IT teams to maximize their contribution.
• Align IT objectives with Ubisoft’s business priorities by engaging with other departments and incorporating feedback from IT teams and leadership.
• Assist the CIO, VPs, and Directors in shaping short-, medium-, and long-term ambitions, while ensuring consistency across the IT function.
• Identify new opportunities in line with IT strategic priorities, and coordinate their exploration with the IT Innovation Lab.
• Support the transition from strategy to implementation by helping define objectives, contributing to financial planning and portfolio prioritization, and supporting IT communications across Ubisoft.
• Drive continuous improvement through process analysis and improvement activities.

Lead IT Special Projects

• Manage projects that are strategic due to their size, impact, or value for Ubisoft IT. These projects are critical enablers of IT objectives.
• Oversee project governance, monitor progress, and proactively identify obstacles, risks, and dependencies. Develop and implement mitigation plans, often involving executive sponsors.
• Ensure efficient and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Define the need for external resources when required, identify contributors, establish roles, and outline expected outcomes.
• Contribute hands-on to delivery activities such as project management support, value proposition definition, and internal communication.

Contribute to Team Initiatives

• Actively participate in team discussions on cross-functional and governance-related topics.
• Support team members during major milestones, including executive presentations and workshops.
• Bring insights and perspective to enrich collective work and foster a collaborative team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strategic Leadership

• Ability to translate complex business needs into IT strategies and solution proposals.
• Adept at stepping back to define the broader vision while diving into details to drive execution and resolve challenges.
• Skilled in analyzing stakeholder input to distinguish actual needs from expressed demands and to synthesize actionable strategies.

Project & Organizational Management

• Proficiency in applying structured methods, frameworks, and best practices to deliver results.
• Experience in defining scope, estimating schedules and budgets, managing resources, and resolving issues promptly.
• Ability to balance strategy with execution, producing clear and practical documentation where needed.

Communication & Influence

• Fluent in French and English, with strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Experienced in engaging with C-level, VP, and Director stakeholders; able to build trust and position yourself as a strategic advisor.
• Ability to engage stakeholders with influence and diplomacy, fostering collaboration, and drive consensus.
• Experienced in evaluating IT solutions and benchmarking opportunities.
• Skilled at helping IT teams identify risks, blind spots, and maturity gaps, and supporting them in defining mitigation plans.
• Capable of aligning investments with project maturity to ensure value realization.

Experience

• Proven track record in analysis, process improvement, and strategic project management.
• Experience in leadership roles such as Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, or Senior Analyst, IT Change management consultants.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments across global and local organizations.
• Familiarity with IT project operations and agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Profit Sharing, Yearly Company Saving Plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off.

50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.

Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.

Our brand-new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance.

Recruitment process

[45min; remote] – First conversation with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

[60min; remote] – Interview with Manager

[30min; remote] – Interview with key stakeholder

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, which is why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

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