Technical Project Manager

Axios International; Paris; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international technology firm is seeking a motivated Technical Project Manager to strengthen the governance and efficiency of their Development team. The role involves leading audits, implementing frameworks, and ensuring continuous improvement within a digital environment. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience, relevant certifications, and be fluent in French and English. This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Paris required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years experience in technical project management or software operation.
• PMP, Prince2, or ITIL certification required.
• Ability to read and review code.

Responsabilités

• Support and implement the audit for the development function.
• Drive the adoption of frameworks and documentation standards.
• Monitor development activities to ensure adherence to methodologies.

Connaissances

Organizational abilities

Technical understanding

CI/CD knowledge

Bilingual (French and English)

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Software or IT Development

Outils

Jira

Confluence

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Position: Technical Project Manager

Location: Remote position - Europe

Position Purpose

Axios is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate w ill play a central role in strengthening the governance, visibility, and efficiency of the Development /Software engineering function of our Digital Team - ensuring that technical operations are structured, scalable, and aligned with long-term digital goals .

Axios International Development team primarily focuses on building new features and developing new digital products and applications. In parallel, they manage our Azure environment, including databases, integrations, and the supporting technical infrastructure required to operate and scale our platforms.

We are now preparing to launch an internal Development Function Audit to strengthen governance, visibility, efficiency, and long-term scalability across the Development function. The audit will assess current practices and recommend frameworks, tools, and processes that will serve as the foundation for a more structured and resilient operating model.

Working closely with the Head of Digital and external auditors, the Technical Project Manager will support this audit and subsequently lead the implementation of its resulting frameworks and tools — establishing a standardised operational and technical structure for the Development function. Beyond implementation, the role will ensure the ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and continuous evolution of these frameworks to sustain efficiency, governance, and scalability over time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Phase 1: Audit execution and Deliverable Implementation

Support & implement the audit (Onboarding phase)

• Develop a clear understanding of existing systems, documentation, workflows, and the team , structure.
• Participate in audit meetings, workshops, and interviews as an observer to develop a thorough understanding of the current state of operations.

Implement Framework and Strengthen Documentation

• Drive the implementation and ongoing
  adoption of the frameworks, workflows, and toolsets defined through the audit.

• Establish and continuously maintain documentation standards, ensuring all processes, procedures, and technical references are properly recorded
  and accessible.

Establish Governance Structures

• Embed governance mechanisms that ensure adherence to standards, coding norms, and security policies .

• Ensure ongoing alignment of team practices with organi s ational standards, compliance, and industry best practices.
  

Phase 2: Post-Audit
L ong- T erm R esponsibilities

Monitor Processes and Team Activities

• Continuously t rack development activities and ensure adherence to defined methodologies, timelines, and priorities.
• Oversee task assignment, workload distribution, and progress tracking to ensure a steady operational function .

Drive Continuous Process Improvements

• Identify operational, procedural, or documentation gaps affecting efficiency or transparency as part of continuous review cycles

• Recommend and coordinate corrective actions to strengthen workflows and team practices.

Maintain Development Alignment

• Act as the primary liaison between the Head of Digital and the Development team, ensuring clear communication , transparency, and alignment .
• Translate complex technical topics, risks, and dependencies into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making that support both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Relationships

Report to the Head of Digital

Develop good relations across all levels of the development team, as well as Axios key stakeholders.

Demonstrate multi-cultural sensitivity, as Axios operates across 40+ countries.

Competencies

Strong organi s ational and coordination abilities.

Ability to oversee team workflows , technical deliverables , and cross-functional dependencies.

Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and modern development lifecycles.

Ability to read, understand, and review code where required to assess quality, maintainability, and compliance with standards.

Proven ability to translate technical concepts into clear operational and strategic insights.

Educational Background and Experience

• Have you completed your Bachelors Degree in Software or IT Development or similar?
• 6–10 years experience in technical project management, delivery management, or software operation within digital or technology environments.

• PMP, Prince2, or ITIL certification.

• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello). MS Office Suite, Dashboard & Reporting tools.

• Knowledge of software delivery standards, quality assurance practices, and documentation frameworks.
• Native-level fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
• Technical ab ility to dive in to code where required .

Job Circumstances

This is a remote position with the candidate based in Europe , with working times aligned with UAE.

Flexibility in the ability to travel as well as working hours is essential .

You must be located within commutable distance to Paris for meetings as & when required.