Software Implementation Senior Project Manager - Intellectual Property SaaS H/F

Questel; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit-sharing bonus

Swile card

Health insurance (70% covered)

Résumé du poste

Questel, based in Montpellier, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead IPMS implementations for enterprise clients. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, define plans, manage scope, schedule and budget, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in project management, strong PM practices, change management experience, and PMP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Proven track record of end-to-end software/tech implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with change management in large-scale transformations.
• Fluency in English; additional European language is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end IPMS implementation projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans with schedules, resources and milestones.
• Define objectives, deliverables and KPIs with stakeholders.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate project status and risks.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet project goals.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate end-user training for successful adoption of IPMS.
• Ensure smooth transition to support and post-implementation care.

Connaissances

Project management

Change management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

Formation

PMP or similar certification

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Description du poste

Your next adventure awaits here…

Reporting to the Director of Solutions Engineering, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Intellectual Property Management Systems (IPMS) for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients. This role is critical to ensuring the timely and successful deployment of IPMS, from project initiation through to post-implementation support.

Take a look at our product: Intellectual Property Management –Equinox Corporate+ – Questel

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of IPMS implementation projects, ensuring the delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication of project status, potential risks, and necessary adjustments.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction through consistent updates and proactive issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including integration services, software developers, business analysts, and intellectual property specialists, to ensure project goals are met.
• Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate training sessions for end-users to ensure successful adoption of the IPMS.
• Oversee the transition to support and post-implementation care, ensuring a smooth handover to client teams for ongoing use and optimization.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project status, milestones, and potential challenges.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and organized for future reference.

The perfect match...

The role demands a combination of technical proficiency and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members:

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, with proven experience managing end-to-end implementations in a software or technology environment.
• Excellent understanding of PM methods, best practices and techniques
• Experience with change management processes, especially in large-scale organizational transformations.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Asana preferred
• Experience managing Intellectual Property Management Software or similar enterprise software implementations would be a plus
• PMP (Project Management Professional), or similar project management certifications preferred

But Also

• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact diplomatically with all levels of law firm and corporate personnel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of software architecture and technical infrastructure.
• Ability toidentify problems early, analyze them, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong client service orientation, ensuring customer needs are met and exceeded.
• Fluency in English is essential; fluency in a second European language would be a strong asset.

Join Questel, a growing international group, and live a great human adventure!

What we offer

• Full time, permanent position (CDI)
• Best of both worlds: dive into agility and growth in a dynamic setting, supported by structured onboarding and continuous learning for your success!
• International teams: offices in the USA, EMEA and APAC
• Work with a diverse range of prestigious international clients (Fortune 500, CAC40etc.)
• Company, products and services are highly recognized in its market worldwide
• Profit-sharing bonus, CSE perks, Swile card, health insurance (70% covered by the company)

Job Location : Montpellier or Sophia-Antipolis preferred (hybrid, with up to 3 days of remote work per week)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.