Senior Project Manager - CDD

Talantir; Courbevoie; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global career opportunities

Flexible work environment

Career growth and training

Job summary

HCLTech in Paris is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month fixed-term assignment. You will oversee crisis and process management, ensure SLA adherence, and drive run arena activities including sys admin, storage and backup tasks. Strong communication with senior stakeholders is essential.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in infrastructure project/delivery, ITIL certification, and PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2). Fluency in French and English (C1) is mandatory for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of infra project/transition management experience.
• PM experience in due diligence, transition, delivery.
• ITIL certification and PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis and process management with SLA adherence.
• Drive run arena incl. sys admin, storage and backup towers.
• Communicate with senior business leaders and delivery teams.
• Manage expectations to avoid escalations and surprises.
• Collaborate with multicultural global clients.

Skills

PM Experience

MS Project

ITIL

PMP or PRINCE2

Six Sigma

French and English (C1)

Client-facing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Unix/Windows

VMware

Storage/Backup

Tools

VMware

Job description

Join HCLTech! Proudly recognized as a Certified Global Top Employer 2025. HCLTech is a global tech company with 224,000+ HCLTechies across 60 countries, offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions. Serving major industries like Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom, and more, its 12-month revenue ending September 2024 was $13 billion. HCLTech France: +500 HCLTechies. Offices: Paris, Lyon and Toulouse.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our HCLTech Team, this is a fixed term role of 6 months based in Paris.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for crisis management, process management, SLA adherence, service improvement, value adds etc. specific to his/her business unit – responsible for ensuring stability.
• Should be able to drive the run arena – sys admin, storage and backup service towers.
• Technical background preferred – should be comfortable and must know at least one OS flavor (UNIX , Windows), VMWARE, Storage and backup background would be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – mandatory – Interaction is required at senior business level and internal delivery teams.
• Excellent confidence level and good attitude – mandatory - Interaction is required at senior business level and internally delivery teams.
• Should be customer facing and have a friendly personality.
• KRA - Zero Escalation, Zero Surprise and Negotiator with the Customer
• Preferred ITIL and Six Sigma background.
• Must have project management skills.

SKILLS REQUIRED :-

• 5 to10 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure (involved into Project/Transition Management activities from past 10 years where he is PM from past 5 years).
• Five years of previous project management (due diligence, transition, delivery, etc) experience.
• Proficient with Project Management Tools including MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Solid knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes and methodologies.
• ITIL certified.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the project lifecycle.
• Crisp communication and presentation skills.
• Well-developed negotiation and relationship skills.
• Ability to build consensus.
• Detail and big picture orientation.
• Organization and time management skills: Operates independently with minimal guidance by management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidate should be willing to work flexible shift timings.
• Should have experience working with Global clients and multicultural teams.
• Fluent in French and English C1 level is mandatory.

Ready for a new challenge? Join a friendly, multinational company offering endless career opportunities in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Why become an HCLTechie?

At HCLTech, we offer diverse opportunities to learn, innovate, and fast-track your career. You'll work with global clients and industry-leading experts, gaining access to mentorship and rewarding growth paths. Our people-friendly work culture fosters flexibility, leadership, and personal and professional growth, giving you the freedom to explore, experiment, and thrive.

We believe in doing things differently, offering hands-on training and coaching, and celebrating the passion and commitment of our teams. Discover the benefits of joining HCLTech:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Global career opportunities and mobility.
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Exciting projects and upskilling opportunities to shape your role.
• Total wellbeing focus: Beyond professional growth, you'll be able to collaborate with like-minded colleagues to drive meaningful impact through initiatives like our CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, and many more.